C1860s Civil War Era Handcrafted Wood Soldiers' Crutch
Directory: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical: Pre 1900: Item # 1496939
Please refer to our stock # M1441 when inquiring.
The crutch measures approximately 46.5 inches in length x 8 inches wide at the arm support. The pole section or the leg of the crutch is about 43 inches long x 1.25 inches wide x 1 inch deep in dimension. It sports bench-made, skilled joinery as evidenced by the wooden pinned mortise and tenon joint. The bottom tip reveals a few worn nails embedded into it, likely to help reduce wear. The finish shows an all-original, warm patina as typically seen in other early wooden objects of similar age.
Overall, there is evidence of mild wear and tear, and the arm support joint is slightly loose- all commensurate with an antique object designed for this purpose and of this era.
A fine early medical example to add to your collection.
Please also see the RARE Civil War Field Surgical / Mortuary Gleasons Table offered for sale.
