Painted Cast Iron Walking Stick/Cane Trade Sign

Circa: 1860-80
Size: 36" H
This is an unusual object - at first glance one would think it is a carved wooden cane - the end carved in the form of a woman's leg - however upon closer inspection the cane is acually solid iron and cast to simulate a knobby wood shaft and a carved handle. The shaft is painted in a woody yellow and the leg is a dark red with a black boot.

The object is likely a trade stimulator or shop sign, however another dealer saw it (Frank Maresca) and he said he owned the cane over 20 years ago and swears it was used as a weapon during the Gangs of New York era.

Condition: Excellent maintaining most of its original painted surface.

Price: SOLD

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