Cane Made from the USS Olympia

Description:

Cane Made from the USS Olympia, c. late 19th to early 20th century, oak can with a bone handle, silver-plated brass ferrule engraved "From U.S.F.S. Olympia./Manila May 1 1898/Part of Adm Dewey's Cabin," overall lg. 34 3/4 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $150-200

Horn handle had four small holes but in overall good condition.


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