Civil War Soldier-Sailor Carved Cane-C. 1870-1900-A great cane with a soldier and a rifle, sailor, flags, great cat & fiddle, rifle and knapsack, horse, cow, dogs, monkey, rooster, woman, and carved tassels. Most probably a vet's cane( G.A.R.) It is very busy and nicely carved and one of the best, all original color & finish. Many fine similar examples can be found in "American Folk Canes". George Meyer. There is typical wear to the cane, 2" brass ferrule-O.L. 34"-$1,200-$1,500
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Stuart White Folk Art and Dress Cane Auction
10:00 AM PT - Feb 17th, 2008
offered by
Kimball M. Sterling Inc. (TFL-1915)
125 West Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
Johnson City, TN 37601
