When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Outstanding, ca1880\'s Gettysburg Battlefield Relic / Civil War Relic, Folk Art Cane / Walking Stick. This fantastic, American Civil War Related Folk Art Cane is made of wood taken from Little Round Top - an important site within the Civil War Battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The Cane is fashioned from a tree limb that is stripped of all bark creating a smooth and undulating surface accented by the protruding knots that dot the length of the shaft. Nearly the entire surface (except for the top 3 1/2\") is grain painted in a mottled pattern with brown and black colors on a yelloware colored base. There are a number of solid colored bands encircling the shaft and a vertical blank area near the top with cursive text that reads simply \"Round Top\".
The Cane measures approx. 35 3/4\" long overall with the \"handle\" of the Cane formed by the 3 1/2\" long section at the top. The Cane retains its original brass ferrule. It should be noted that this Cane has not been “carved” in any way but the Civil War Veteran who produced this beautiful Relic cane, carefully chose a limb from Round-Top, stripped the bark from the lower section of the shaft and decorated it as seen in the scans below.
The entire cane is fashioned from a single piece of wood and the Folk Art style grain painting make for a very attractive piece. Over and above the Folk Art qualities of this wonderful Relic Cane, it also represents a poignant Civil War Veteran’s tribute to those who fought valiantly at the Battle of Gettysburg.
There are no “cartoonish” heads of Union Generals nor Encampment “Souvenir” carvings - just the quiet, respectful tribute to a Soldier’s respect and allegiance - an understated and sublime artifact that only one who “saw the Elephant“” atop Little Round Top would appreciate.
This rare and wonderful Civil War Veteran’s, Gettysburg Battlefield Relic Cane is unsigned and undated. We believe that given the natural form and the rich and warm surface patina that it was made not long after the Civil War - most likely from the period 1870 to 1885.
The Cane is in very good condition with a beautiful warm and rich age patina and a pattern of wear consistent with handling over approx. 130+ years. There are no breaks, chips, damage or repairs of any kind to the wood but there is honest, age appropriate wear to the surface paint. The Cane retains its original ferule however the bottom of the ferrule has worn away exposing the wooden tip of the cane. Overall this is a very attractive and moving Civil War Relic Cane.
A beautiful and wonderfully fashioned, Folk Art Civil War / Gettysburg Battlefield Relic Cane and a fantastic addition to any Cane, Folk Art or Civil War collection!!! Overseasshippping is extra and cost will be quoted at buyers request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax.
Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on . Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List
Here to Discover More About this Item and Many Others on Our New Informational / Non-Commercial / Reference Blog - Walnutts.com.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges:
The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 \"packing fee\" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.
.
ABOUT 
