- Accession Number:
- 2009.4
- Description:
- Gold handled presentation cane; delicate handle stylized in shape of crooked tree branch; oval rose-gold plate inset in right side of handle, engraved "TO Hon. W.F. Bullock/FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE/BAR OF LOUISVILLE/Feb 26 1883"; left side of handle engraved with elaborate monogram, "WFB"; angular leafed vine engraved across top of handle to half a petaled flower bloom at base of handle on right; gold escutcheon ring at joint with cane shaft, decorated with wide relief rope flanked by two narrow ropes; black-enameled wood shaft tapers from 5/8" diameter at handle to 1/2" at mouth of socket of tip; nickel plated brass tip fitting with steel core.
- Height:
- 35
- Width:
- 0.75
- Depth:
- 3.125
- Date Made:
- 1883
- Place of Origin:
- Louisville, KY
- Credit Line:
- Museum Purchase, 2009.4.
- Subjects:
- Civic leaders
- Dimension Notes:
- Overall
- Material:
- Gold, wood, nickel, steel
- Updated:
- 01/16/2013
