DELAND FLORIDA WALKING STICK, ALLIGATOR, 1929

Carved or gifted by E.H. Talton (American/Florida, early 20th century). Folk art cane decorated with rattlesnake preying on frog and alligator hunting fish. Signed "DeLand FLA From EH Talton"; inscribed "Hat Fact-" and "Walter Westerman Phila - PA"; and dated March 7, 1929. Approx. h. 35.25"
Condition Report: Missing tip. Losses to finish, chips and separation crack at top. Evidence of paint on animals, possibly original.