LAVISH FOLK CARVED CIVIL WAR CANE.

LAVISH FOLK CARVED CIVIL WAR CANE. This fabulous 19th C. carved cane is fitted with a carved ivory handle on which are sterling silver mounts with ornate repoussé. The shaft of the cane appears to be chestnut or oak and has a deep relief carved snake that coils the entire length of the shaft. In between are carved a number of figures; the first appears to be a curly-haired black man, the next a bust of a be-whiskered Civil War soldier wearing a kepi, the next two Civil War-type soldiers with kepis and further down are carved symbols of anvils, fighting hands with a knife, a hand with a hammer, a carved head and the base of the shaft with a nearly full relief carved man holding a walking stick. The tip of the shaft fitted with an iron tip. SIZE: approx. 36” long. CONDITION: Wood has a wonderful mellow varnished patina. There is a chip on the base of the anvil and a couple of very small imperfections on the shaft, otherwise generally in great condition. 4-57663 (2,000-4,000)

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
	250	$4,312.00	LAVISH FOLK CARVED CIVIL WAR CANE. This fabulous 19th C. carved cane is fitted with a carved ivory handle on which are sterling silver mounts with ornate repoussé. The shaft of the cane appears to be chestnut or oak and has a deep relief carved snake that coils the entire length of the shaft. In between are carved a number of figures; the first appears to be a curly-haired black man, the next a bust of a be-whiskered Civil War soldier wearing a kepi, the next two Civil War-type soldiers with kepis and further down are carved symbols of anvils, fighting hands with a knife, a hand with a hammer, a carved head and the base of the shaft with a nearly full relief carved man holding a walking stick. The tip of the shaft fitted with an iron tip. SIZE: approx. 36” long. CONDITION: Wood has a wonderful mellow varnished patina. There is a chip on the base of the anvil and a couple of very small imperfections on the shaft, otherwise generally in great condition. 4-57663 (2,000-4,000) 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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