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Lot 744
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Lot Number: 744
Description: 1895 Charles Comiskey presentational cane. Ebonized wooden cane has an ornate gold handle with repousse dTcor, which is inscribed on the side panel, "Presented by St. P. F. D. 1895" which is an abbreviation for St. Paul Fire Department. Intaglio engraved "CC" initials for Comiskey are found on the end panel of the cane handle. Comiskey relocated to St. Paul, MN after purchasing the St. Paul Saints baseball team. The cane itself remains in fine overall condition with minimal wear to the gold handle. The very bottom of the cane is missing its protective metal sheath. 34" tall. Canes were one of the most highly regarded presentational items of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the offered example relating to one of the most prominent names in baseball history. Includes letter of provenance from the family and a custom made shadow box display case: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
