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37. Missouri Prison Folk Art Cane-Early 20th Century-A hand carved and decorated maple folk art cane which under carved areas appear to be a recessed basket weave, “Salus Populi Suprema Est Lex” is inscribed at the top of the shaft (The good of the people is the main law), the following faces and names appear as carvings and inkings on the shaft: Gov. J. W. Folk. Mo, M. W. Hall. Warden M.S.P., R. E. See Deputy Warden, Hon J. F. Gmeliah, Pres. Prison Board, Hon Wm W. Wilder, Sec. Prison Board, Hon H. S. Hadley, Member Board, high quality folk art cane of this genre with a 4” brass ferrule-O.L. 35”
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| Estimate | $2,000 - $4,000 |
| Starting Bid | $1,500 |
