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Articulating Cannon Handled Walking Stick
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Articulating Cannon Handled Walking Stick
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$1,100
Live Auction
Canadiana, Toys & Historic Objects | Featuring the Phil Barnett Collection
Size
Opening: .25" Dia. 36" x 5.25" x 1.25".
Category
Canes
Description
English or American. C. 1900. Walking stick with bronze swivel-type cannon handle. The cannon with functional drilled touchhole. These were sometimes used as a noisemaker during parades and celebrations. The cannon will tilt up/down approximately 40 degrees. Shaft appears to be mahogany. Brass ferrule at bottom. Unmarked.
Condition
Surface has heavy patina and some oxidation from gunpowder around the mouth of the barrel and the ignitor. Some nicks and impressions to the surface. Cannon will tilt up/down approximately 40 degrees. Brass ferrule.
Medium
Brass, hardwood.
Provenance
From the Phil Barnett Collection.
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