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The William (Billy) Jamieson Collection Live Auction of Decorative Arts

April 29, 2014

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LOT 84

Lot 84

Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916

Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916
Lot 84 Details
Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916

inscribed ‘Made by A. Lamb, 1916’, and ‘Electrocuted at Auburn, NY, NY State’
length 31.25" — 79.4 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $7,200
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Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916
  • Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916
  • Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916
  • Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916
  • Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916
  • Turned and Carved Oak Walking Stick Bearing Names and Dates of the Executions of 55 Men Executed by Electric Chair at Auburn Prison, New York Between 1890-1916
Note:

After all New York State executions were carried out at Sing Sing.

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