Labadieville, Louisiana, Carved Civil War Cane

Description:

Labadieville, Louisiana, Carved Civil War Cane, c. 1862, hardwood cane with the handle carved in the form of a boot, carved "LABARDIEVILLE 1862" on the boot, brass sword grip wire below the boot, overall lg. 36 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $800-1,200

Has a period repair of a split on the side but in very good condition.


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