AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
HISTORIC DOUBLE PRESENTATION SILVER AND IVORY MOUNTED WALKING STICK MADE FROM THE "USS CONSTITUTION" IN 1841.Cane made from wood taken from the USS Constitution has silver band reading "Capt. S. Bird Port''d Me". A second sterling presentation band was added which reads "This cane was presented to Charles Sumner Bird by Sarah Frances Bird of Waverly, Mass on July 1, 1920. It was made in 1841 from material taken from the old US ship Constitution". Similar canes are noted made from hardwoods from the Constitution''s decking. Charles Sumner Bird was a well known politician in Teddy Roosevelt''s Progressive Party. Captain Bird of Portland, Maine was possibly an ancestor. [i][b]Special Note:[/b] This item contains or is made of ivory. [b]Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to[/b] our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object.” This information is located in the insert included with your catalog.[/i] SIZE: CONDITION: Very good overall. Missing metal tip. Cane measures 33" overall with a 2-1/2" certifiable antique marine ivory knob. 48853-1 JS (2,000-3,000)
