Cane, Mahogany, Religious, 19th C.
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Description
The mahogany body of this walking stick or cane is affixed to the brass cap that doubles as a small religious shrine. The cap reads "Souv de Pelerin," which translates from French as, "Memory of Pilgrims." Inside the shrine is a depiction of the Holy Mother.
Condition
Weight (Lbs): 0.25
Height (In.): 34
Width (In.): 0.75
Depth (In.): 0.75
Size: 369.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Brass, Mahogany, Iron
Date: 19th C.
Provenance:
Condition: Some patination of the outer casing to the shrine, small amounts of wear to the shaft.
History: Canes were a popular accessory to the fashion minded far more than as an actual ambulatory aid during the 18th and 19th Centuries, dying out as a stable by the early 20th Century. Interestingly, the size of the ferrule, the metal cap on the base of a cane, is a fairly accurate measure of dating the cane, as by the 18th century, it began to shorten with the advent of maintained road systems and paved paths.
Height (In.): 34
Width (In.): 0.75
Depth (In.): 0.75
Size: 369.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Brass, Mahogany, Iron
Date: 19th C.
Provenance:
Condition: Some patination of the outer casing to the shrine, small amounts of wear to the shaft.
History: Canes were a popular accessory to the fashion minded far more than as an actual ambulatory aid during the 18th and 19th Centuries, dying out as a stable by the early 20th Century. Interestingly, the size of the ferrule, the metal cap on the base of a cane, is a fairly accurate measure of dating the cane, as by the 18th century, it began to shorten with the advent of maintained road systems and paved paths.
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Cane, Mahogany, Religious, 19th C.
Estimate $200 - $400
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