AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
FINE HIGH QUALITY FOLK ART RELIEF CARVED ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE CANE. This highly detailed cane measures just over 36" with a "shepherds crook" handle with polished bone caps to flats of handle. There is also serrated bone ferrule below carving. Carving consists of a raised riband with a fair facsimile of old Abe's signature "A. Lincoln" with 3 raised stars on band. The bearded bust of Lincoln is 2-1/2" tall and 1" deep with fine carved detail which emulates the famous Brady photographs of the day. Surface of shaft and handle are pointillated over entire area. Entire surface is well patinaed. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall including carving. Several minor chips, worst being area of wear at tip of nose. Two remaining polished bone caps are chipped and third is missing. Cane has glue repaired to shaft about 6" from original brass tip. 49055-39 (1,800-2,200) JS0
