Civil War Folk Cane with Coin Struck by Bullet

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/24/2024

With inlaid coin struck by bullet. The relief carved narrative states: "This cent- was struck by a rebel bullet while in the pocket of a union soldier at the battle of Antietam. From D.G. Nyman to George H. Boggs Omaha, Neb. centennial year 1876 this cane was cut from south mountain battlefield near where General Reno fell." 33-3/4" L Provenance: Property from the Estate of Marjorie and Robert L. Hirschhorn. Purchased at Cowans Auctions June 11 2010 for $3,250 hammer, Lot 220.