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A Pommel Received As a Gift

Metal knob of a cane adorned with acanthus leaves and carved with the inscription Presented to J A Rousseau by his employees Decembre 22/92.

Pommel received by J. A. Rousseau from his employees on 1892 december 22, artifact, 1892.

Source: Domaine seigneurial Ste-Anne, donation from Downes Ryan, photograph by Alexandre Pétrin

Stick pommel was a luxury item at that time and was therefore offered during important events to be commemorated.