1840 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN CANE W/ FIGURAL LOG CABIN KNOB
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:2785227 |
This original, Rosewood Shaft Presidential Campaign Cane measures approx. 35” long including the Log Cabin form knob. It features a sterling silver collar and inset, sterling silver grommets below the knob through which a hand strap would have passed. The shaft ret...ains its original, French polished surface and the Cane lacks its original iron ferrule.
This striking, 1840 Presidential Campaign Walking Stick features an expertly carved, bone handle in thew form of a Log Cabin which, like many other figural items from the 1840 Presidential Campaign, represented support for William Henry Harrison – The Log Cabin and Hard Cider Candidate.
The 1840 Presidential Campaign was truly the first election in which the candidates actually took a significant part in promoting their own election (before this time open campaigning was considered unseemly) and because of this, numerous Political Campaign “collectibles” made their first appearance. This Cane was (and one other documented Cane with a knob in the form of a Cider Barrel) was an effort to capitalize on and promote William Henry Harrison's image as the simple, "back woods, common man” presenting him in stark contrast to the "foppish" / "New York Dandy" image of his opponent, incumbent President Martin Van Buren.
This very rare and important, 1840 William Henry Harrison, Presidential Campaign Cane / Walking Stick is in very good condition. The hand carved, Figural Log Cabin Knob is exceptionally well preserved with no damage or repairs and retaining its original clean and beautiful color. The Shaft is sound and beautiful retaining its original bright, French Polish surface however there are four small areas of surface insect damage. As stated above, the Cane lacks its original iron ferrule. Please see the scans below for a good indication of the form and condition of this important piece of Political Americana!!
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