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Memory cane holder/stand
Memory cane holder
Cane or umbrella holder
Cane or
umbrella holder

Intricately Painted cane
Jesus cane
Jesus cane
Bird stick
Bird stick
Metal parade torch
Metal parade torch

NOTE: The canes below came from the collection of Herbert Hemphill, the noted folk art collector.

This is an old, circular, wooden cane holder or umbrella stand. It was made as an octagon from 8 pieces of hardwood pieced and mortised together which were then turned on a lathe so it is round on the outside. It was then fixed to a turned base. All of this was finished with a very dark varnish, which has darkened more with age. This piece is in very good condition with some wear in the varnish, and stands 19" high with and outer diameter of 10" on top and 12" across the base. The opening is about 8". The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: ARPT.   Wooden cane holder ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of base ... Another angle ... Bottom.

Here is a nice, simple, attractive hand carved cane which was then painted a deep reddish brown with fine black striping. It has a metal ferrule on the tip with the number 908 painted on in white. It has been used, but is in very good, sturdy condition with only a little wear. It seems to be about 60 or 70 years old, and is 35" long. The price is $55.00. Inventory Code: ARPC.   Carved, painted cane ... Closeups of detail ... Other side of top.

This is a very decorative, old and interesting hand carved wooden cane decorated in various paints, rhinestones, inlaid costume jewelry, and the name Jesus, which seems to have been burned in. It is carved in multiple sections, each of which is painted white, green, and brown, with silver highlights and inlaid jewelry. The bottom includes some of the branch tips, while the top has a large green "gem" set in. This stick has been used and is sturdy. It was done about the 1940's or so and is 48" high. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: ARPR.   Religious cane ... Closeup of upper cane ... Upper half of cane ... Closeup of middle section ... Closeup of branched bottom tip ... Overall, other side.

This is a weird little cane carved like a bird with a long neck and foot. It is made from wood and has been covered with something like hardened cheesecloth which has then been painted. This seems to be unused as a walking stick, and is really more of a decorative piece. It is not new, but probably not too old - maybe 1970's or so? It has nice texture, form and color, and is almost 27" long. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: ARAA.   Cane carved with bird head and foot ... Close-up 1 ... Close-up 2.

This is a very strange metal and wood contraption. We believe it was used as a parade torch or flambeau. It looks like an old (possibly) oil can was attached to a metal holder with forked swing arms. A wood round "handle"? was inserted in the end. The metalwork is attractive, and it is unusual and decorative. (It was formerly displayed on a wall). This piece is old, probably early 1900's and in good shape. It is 33" long.The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: ARPH.   Overall image ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... From above ... Metalwork detail of handle ... From below.

Memory cane holder/standThis is an early 20th century memory cane holder or umbrella stand built over a sewer tile pipe. It is covered with shell, stone, shard, metal, mirror, buttons, glass, jewelry, and badges, with a varnish finish. The condition is excellent. This piece is 26" tall by 8 1/2" in diameter at the top, widening to 10" in diameter at the base, with an inner opening of 6" across. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: AKOP.   Memory cane holder/stand ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... Third overall view ... Fourth overall view ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of top, from above.

 

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