October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This walking stick measures 28-1/2" in length and is rectangular in shape. The front is decorated with tulips, hearts, and other flowers, and is carved with the initials "ADL x ANNO x 1815 PM". The sides are also decorated with Pennsylvania German folk art designs including a rabbit, bird, tulips, hearts, and snakes. The back is decorated with five running quadrupeds, a standing figure wearing what appears to be a liberty cap or a headdress. The front has four bone inlays dovetailed into the face and the back has three. There are traces of salmon paint in many of the designs. The handle has a hole near the top for a strap. CONDITION: Very good. Completely as found and untouched with dark original patina and some smoothing from use. A very attractive Pennsylvania folk art walking stick.