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1229 |
A RARE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER'S CARVED FOLK ART CANE circa 1863, The Hickory
Shaft carved with 21 various figures in relief including 2 human faces,
frog, snake, fish, turtle, elephant, giraffe, lion and others topped with
a gold filled cap inscribed "Taken from a rebel prisoner at the battle of
Lookout Mt. Nov. 24, 1863, by Lieut. J.L. Rollins". (Note: J.L. Rollins
was a member of Stokes's Cavalry - the 5th (Union) Regiment of Tennessee
Cavalry under the command of Col. William B. Stokes.) Cane retains
original varnish with nice dark brown patina and wear. Length 36 inches.
Estimate $4,000-$6,000 |
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1230 |
A CIRCA 1849 WRISTBREAKER SABER with scabbard. Estimate $300-$400 |
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1231 |
A CIRCA 1840 WRISTBREAKER SABER with scabbard. Estimate $300-$400 |
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1232 |
THIS LOT NOT AVAILABLE TO BE SOLD ON-LINE |
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1233 |
THIS LOT NOT AVAILABLE TO BE SOLD ON-LINE |
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1234 |
THIS LOT NOT AVAILABLE TO BE SOLD ON-LINE |
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1235 |
A FRENCH MILITARY COSTUME PRINT circa 1845, hand colored lithograph
"Infantry of the Line" signed in plate lower left "Janet-Lange 1845",
printed by d'Amerber & Co. 1846. Surrounded by a later custom decorated
mat with hand painted border depicting the French flag, bayonet and
infrantry short sword. Contained in a wooden frame. 11"x14" plate size,
23"x28" overall. Estimate $75-$150 |
