Railway Presentation Cane, 14K gold handle
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Description
19th century presentation cane with 14K gold (tested) handle, engraved to one side "From C & O Railway Employees to T. L. McCreery Y. M., Hinton, W. Va., Jan. 1, 1888". Additionally engraved on the top "J. M. McG 1915". Mounted onto a tapering ebonized wood shaft. 33 1/4" L. Note: The McCreery family was a prominent West Virginia family that brought the C & O railroad to West Virginia after the Civil War.
Private Bristol, Tennessee collection.
Private Bristol, Tennessee collection.
Condition
Gold handle in overall good condition with expected light wear. Ebonized shaft likely shortened, later added rubber tip, minor wear.
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Railway Presentation Cane, 14K gold handle
Estimate $600 - $800
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