Gold-tipped Masonic Presentation Cane

Description:

Gold-tipped Masonic Presentation Cane, America, 19th century, gold-quartz matrix mount opening to expose a gold square and compass emblem and engraving "A.D./1850," the gold head with floral scroll decoration and engraved panels reading "PRESENTED TO/Hiram Lodge No. 9, F.&A.M./BY/Charles F. Rose, Sr.," "F.W. DENSMORE/FEB 5, 1952," "DAVID S. RAMSAY/MARCH 16, 1957," and "FRANK G. BRITTON/FEB 15, 1958," on a snakewood shaft with brass and iron tip, (dents and minor matrix loss to head),lg. 35 1/8 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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