Guns International #: 100857037
Seller's Inventory #: RJT#4667
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Guns International #: 100857037
Category - Collectibles - Western
- Collectibles - Civil War
Seller's Information
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Seller: River Junction Trade Co.
Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157 Member Since: 10/20/09
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Boeke
State:
Iowa
Zip: 52157
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 880-4588
Phone2: (563) 880-4588
Fax: (563) 873-3647
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 345
Total Listings: 7814
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: credit card, M O, Personal check
About Us: RIVER JUNCTION TRADE Co. Deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define WILD WEST AMERICANA. Our collection, includes Historic Antiques, Firearms, and 19th Century Dry Goods, Old West Clothing, Hats, Gun Leather and Custom Gun Grips. To review this item, Copy the Seller's FOUR DIGIT NUMBER from the top of this page CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE and paste the four digit number into the search box. This item can ship from our on hand stock or sometimes as in the case of some gun grips is made to your order. You can order online. WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEE. Order with a credit card or pay-pal on our site or mail check. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. We answer questions. Call Jim 563-880-4588. Visit Our Website
Ivory and silver cane
Description: This cane once belonged to G.W.Childs, born May 12, 1829, the illegitimate son of unidentified parents. His rise from obscurity was remarkable. He began work at age 12 in a bookstore. He entered the Navy, at age 13. After leaving the Navy, he becoming a clerk in a bookshop at age 14. Proving himself to be trustworthy in business, he was entrusted with buying books at . At 16, he was going to New York and Boston to attend publishing trade shows. At 18, he took his savings, of several hundred dollars, and leasing space at the Philadelphia Public Ledger and started his own firm. While working on building his business. At age 21, Childs was offered a partnership in the publishing firm of R.E. Peterson & Co, which he accepted. Peterson excelled in scientific knowledge, and Childs provided business acumen. The two partners grew the title Familiar Science into a 200,000-issue sale by interesting schools in using it as a textbook. Childs was known throughout his life for generosity and philanthropy. This approach won him a wide circle of friends whose affection and friendship ran deep. His cane bespeaks of his prosperity. It is Carved Ivory with silver overlay. The shaft is ebonized hard wood with a brass final. On the blunt end of the handle is his name. This cane is a one of a kind Payment Cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks. Can be ordered with a credit card or paypal at wxx.riverjunction,cxx just type in the number 4667 in the search box. SOLD |
Guns International #: 100857037
Seller's Inventory #: RJT#4667
Guns International #: 100857037
Seller's Inventory #: RJT#4667