March 22, 2024: Americana - Day Three
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2042
SHENANDOAH CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CARVED FOLK ART CANE / WALKING STICK
Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for
$144
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
SHENANDOAH CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CARVED FOLK ART CANE / WALKING STICK, made by Elmer L. Frye / Fry, featuring simple carving "E. L. FRY / EDINBURG / VIRGINIA / MAY. 1935" above two swords, a leaf, and a snake. Together with a small account book with 1870s work entries by his father Samuel L. Fry, and a few Civil War entries by an unknown writer, including at Woodstock, Feb. 23, 1865 asking for Spencer Rifle cartridges, and several about marching; and a business card for Elmer L. Frye maker of "Hand Made Cedar Chests". Three pieces total. 32 1/2" LOA, 3 7/8" x 2 3/4".
Catalogue Note: Both Elmer Luther Fry (1891-1862) and his father, Samuel Luther Fry (1857-1942), were woodworkers, among other things.
Condition
Cane with medial crack to one side, book fair with many of the pencil entries smeared and illegible, some pages removed.
From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, VA.
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