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Gold Quartz Californian Walking Cane
Gold Quartz Californian Walking Cane
Gold Quartz Californian Walking Cane
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Gold Quartz Californian Walking Cane

  • This circa 1870 gold quartz walking cane is a piece of Gold Rush history
  • It was crafted for a prestigious member of California's early political scene
  • It features authentic Californian gold set in quartz
  • It is one of the rarest canes ever crafted
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$23,850
Item No. 31-8682

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This beautiful circa 1870 gold-mounted Californian Walking Cane is a rare and astonishing piece of Gold Rush history. The discovery of gold in California soil in 1848 ushered in an onslaught of hopeful prospectors who forever changed the social, political, and economic fabric of the West. Among these hopefuls, very few found the wealth they sought, but many of those who did, experienced it in abundance.

Armed with riches and political power, the few. . .
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This beautiful circa 1870 gold-mounted Californian Walking Cane is a rare and astonishing piece of Gold Rush history. The discovery of gold in California soil in 1848 ushered in an onslaught of hopeful prospectors who forever changed the social, political, and economic fabric of the West. Among these hopefuls, very few found the wealth they sought, but many of those who did, experienced it in abundance.

Armed with riches and political power, the few individuals who made millions established themselves as the power brokers of California. To fit an aristocratic image, they transformed an already essential item of any well-heeled wardrobe — the luxury walking cane. This gold-mounted cane features a top-baring gold embedded in white quartz, exactly how it appeared when mined. Cherished for their value and symbolism, these canes are exceptionally rare and sought after.

Circa 1870

37 1/2“ length
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Gold Quartz Californian Walking Cane
Period: 19th Century
Origin: America
Type: Decorative
Depth: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
Width: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
Height: 37.5 in. (95.25 cm)
Gold Quartz Californian Walking Cane
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