Ivory and Wood Mount Vernon Cane

Description:

Ivory and Wood Mount Vernon Cane, Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century, turned head engraved "GEORGE DARRACOTT BOSTON," gold band engraved "Cut in 1841 from a tree planted by George Washington at Mt. Vernon," on a branch shaft, lg. 32 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

Missing tip.


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