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Lot 188:Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Hite

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 188:Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Hite

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$2,000 - $3,000
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Attractive Gilt Handled Presentation Cane Inscribed to General Thomas M. Hite from Colonel R.A. Hawkins

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 definitionVery 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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TypeOther
ClassOther
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1491
Catalog page187
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