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BIRD HEAD CAP-FIRING CANE.
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Auction #200 - Part II > Item 2334
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Winning Bid:
$154.33 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
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Item Description
33.5” long from bottom with 1.75” long cast iron cap-firing mechanism to top of 1.5x2.5” cast iron bird head handle. Rest of cane is wooden. c. late 1800s. Cap is placed in cap-firing tip and when cane is struck against ground, mechanism fires cap. Lt. traces of wear with nice patina to cast iron areas. Cap-firing mechanism is slightly loose but as likely designed. VF. Great design.
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