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Lot 28: Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Hite

Attractive Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Thomas M. Hite from Colonel R.A. Hawkins

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 28: Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Hite

Attractive Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Thomas M. Hite from Colonel R.A. Hawkins

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Thomas M. Hite from Colonel R.A. Hawkins

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
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Item Views: 2760
Item Interest: Average
Class: Other
Description:

The gilt grip of this beautiful presentation cane is inscribed "Presented to/Genl. Thomas M. Hite/by Col. R.A./Hawkins,/of East Tennessee. At the time of writing, little information could be found about either of these individuals, though it is likely from the Civil War era. It appears that a Thomas M. Kite was attending the Kentucky Military Institute in 1851. The sides of the grip has extensive floral motifs on a stippled background. The smooth hardwood shaft is tipped with iron. It measures 35 1/2 inches overall.

Rating Definition:

Very good, the grip retaining most of the bright gilt finish with a few scattered minor handling marks. The shaft is fine with a few hairline age cracks and some mild wear.



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