Two 19th Century Canes with Gold Gold in Quartz Handles
Auction Date: May 22, 2023
Estimate: Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Sold for: $4,305
Lot: 4103
Comprising cane with inset golden quartz and American West motif to gold handle, dedicated inscription reads FD Richardson to SV() Elmore cane with scrolled foliate motif gold plated handle and ebonized shaft.
Cane with foliate motif with small H to the handle base.
Approximate dimensions: Both similar in size, longest 36 1/4 inches..
Condition: Some surface wear throughout. Some loss to gold plating, mainly on the Western motif example. Wear to finish on shafts. Loss to rubber foot.
Cane with Western motif not tested for gold and does not have purity marks however due to the quality of the materials and craftsmanship, as well as the rubbed areas not showing plating, we believe the handle is gold.