CANE MADE FROM WOOD OF THE USS KEARSARGE.

CANE MADE FROM WOOD OF THE USS KEARSARGE. This cane measures 31″ tall, has a walrus ivory handle made from two pieces and a small silver band measuring 3/4″ tall connecting ivory to wood inscribed “KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, JUNE 19 64”. The famous fight between the Alabama & Kearsage was June 19, 1864 off of Cherburg France when the Kearsage was decommissioned in 1889 at Mare Island near San Francisco souvenir canes were made from her wood and this was one no doubt as walruses are quite common in this area and a source of this ivory. CONDITION: Cane overall is very good, small portion of ivory has crack that runs most of its length, larger piece of ivory where turned has about a 1 x 1″ chip repaired utilizing the orig chip. Silver band is a bit loose, but inscription is all discernible as can be seen in photos. 4-42557 JS181 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2277	$345.00	CANE MADE FROM WOOD OF THE USS KEARSARGE. This cane measures 31″ tall, has a walrus ivory handle made from two pieces and a small silver band measuring 3/4″ tall connecting ivory to wood inscribed “KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, JUNE 19 64”. The famous fight between the Alabama & Kearsage was June 19, 1864 off of Cherburg France when the Kearsage was decommissioned in 1889 at Mare Island near San Francisco souvenir canes were made from her wood and this was one no doubt as walruses are quite common in this area and a source of this ivory. CONDITION: Cane overall is very good, small portion of ivory has crack that runs most of its length, larger piece of ivory where turned has about a 1 x 1″ chip repaired utilizing the orig chip. Silver band is a bit loose, but inscription is all discernible as can be seen in photos. 4-42557 JS181 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}