January 26, 2018 Gold Rush, Western & Native American
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2018
Eastern plains or Western Great Lakes gun stock club. Circa 1860. Classic gun stock club with triangular base pierced for attachment of a wrist cord, recessed grip, and shaft of expanding rectangular section, decorated along one side with deeply engraved circular medallions, accented and encircled by brass tacks. Chip-carving in connected bands on one side and more faintly engraved zig zag and triangle pattern on the reverse. An exaggerated steel blade set into the crook, pierced twice and inlaid with brass the words "Little Hill". Nice red patina overall. The blade extends 8" out.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: 30"L.