EXTREMELY RARE AND HISTORIC PRESENTATION WALKING STICK ENGRAVED FROM WELLS FARGO AND CO. TO AGENT B.J. HOWELL.

EXTREMELY RARE AND HISTORIC PRESENTATION WALKING STICK ENGRAVED FROM WELLS FARGO AND CO. TO AGENT B.J. HOWELL. The cane fitted with an ornate, gold, engraved presentation inscribed grip. Having relief scroll and floral sprays together with grape leaves and border motifs. The handle mounted on a black ebony shaft. The tip of the cane with German silver ferrule and steel tip. The sides of the lavish, embellished handle inscribed on one side, “FROM / DRIVERS / CHRISTMAS / 1882”. Also engraved in this oval escutcheon is the image of an express wagon, “WELLS FARGO & CO EXPRESS”. Reverse side with oval escutcheon inscribed, “B. J. HOWELL / ENTERED EMPLOYEE / WELLS FARGO CO’S. EXPRESS / 1856”. The butt end of the grip with entwined monogram “BJH”. Howell joined the firm in 1856 and was an employee during the fabulous gold rush era of this historic banking and express agency. A wonderful example of historic Wells Fargo memorabilia! SIZE: 33-3/4” long (overall of shaft and cane). CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-57655 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	242	$14,375.00	EXTREMELY RARE AND HISTORIC PRESENTATION WALKING STICK ENGRAVED FROM WELLS FARGO AND CO. TO AGENT B.J. HOWELL. The cane fitted with an ornate, gold, engraved presentation inscribed grip. Having relief scroll and floral sprays together with grape leaves and border motifs. The handle mounted on a black ebony shaft. The tip of the cane with German silver ferrule and steel tip. The sides of the lavish, embellished handle inscribed on one side, “FROM / DRIVERS / CHRISTMAS / 1882”. Also engraved in this oval escutcheon is the image of an express wagon, “WELLS FARGO & CO EXPRESS”. Reverse side with oval escutcheon inscribed, “B. J. HOWELL / ENTERED EMPLOYEE / WELLS FARGO CO’S. EXPRESS / 1856”. The butt end of the grip with entwined monogram “BJH”. Howell joined the firm in 1856 and was an employee during the fabulous gold rush era of this historic banking and express agency. A wonderful example of historic Wells Fargo memorabilia! SIZE: 33-3/4” long (overall of shaft and cane). CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4-57655 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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.

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