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Violin Cane
Violin Cane
Violin Cane

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Violin Cane

  • This musical cane doubles as a working 4-string violin
  • A bow is fitted within the walking sticks wooden shaft
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$18,500
Item No. 31-1924

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Description
This rare and important violin cane is an absolutely exceptional example of musical system canes. Along the shaft of this remarkable walking stick is a working four-string violin. A fitted bow is contained within the hollow body and can be removed by accessing a small opening in the handle.

19th century

35” length
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This rare and important violin cane is an absolutely exceptional example of musical system canes. Along the shaft of this remarkable walking stick is a working four-string violin. A fitted bow is contained within the hollow body and can be removed by accessing a small opening in the handle.

19th century

35” length
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Violin Cane
Maker: Other
Period: 19th Century
Type: System/Gadget Canes
Depth: 3.0 in. (7.62 cm)
Width: 6.0 in. (15.24 cm)
Height: 35.0 in. (88.9 cm)

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