Beschreibung:

Light brown, elaborate, folk art carved wood cane, possibly made for a GAR veteran, 32.75 in. ln., 1.5 in. ferrule. The top of the handle is inlaid with a circular silver disc, 1.125 in. dia., adorned with Masonic symbol and initials, MJC. Over half of the entire length of the shaft is carved in raised relief, with a pattern of small, incised stars serving as the background. Below the handle is an American eagle perched atop a patriotic shield. A Masonic square and compass are carved on the opposite side of the eagle with crossed cannon and cannonballs below. The shaft also features relief carved Civil War corps badges, additional Masonic symbols, anchors, an arrow, rifle, crossed swords, a diamond with US carved at center, and more. Provenance: Property of Another Owner Condition: Few minor cracks in handle, few minor cracks in shaft. Some tarnish to ferrule. Overall very fine carved cane.