10-26-201710-26-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 26, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Civil War Veteran's Antietam Cane Identified to Franklin M. Lease

Sell one like this
$800$650
Auction: Sale #3034M - 3034MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 26, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Civil War Veteran's Antietam Cane Identified to Franklin M. Lease, c. late 19th century, carved along the shaft "W.M. CRONISE JR" and "FRANKLINM. LEASE/CUT FROM THE ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD BATTLE FOUGHT ZEPTEMBER/17TH 1862/SHARPSBURG WAZHINGTON COUNTY MD," with the names of generals involved in the battle, overall lg. 36 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.

Estimate $700-900

Has some dings and nicks and missing the finial at the base.


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Keywords

Nicholas A. Penachio, Franklin M. Lease