01-12-201701-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2975BBoston
January 12, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
746

Gold and Gold Quartz Cane

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2975BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Gold and Gold Quartz Cane, California, c. 1869, the gold knob top centering an octagonal faceted gold quartz stone, the collar with decorative engraved panels including the presentation inscription "J.M. Watkins/from/his son Carleton/Christmas 1869," all mounted on a tapering exotic wood shaft, ht. 36 1/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Dents surrounding the bulbous portion of the handle and to the raised band at the collar.


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