Folk&Outsider Art, Canes,Estates

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575: Dulcimer System Stick-Ca. 1950-These canes were ma

578: Silver Nude-Ca. 1875-A French .800 silver handle o

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Folk&Outsider Art, Canes,Estates

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Outsider and folk art and a session of the "Stuart White Cane Collection" plus more

Session one will consist of over 450 pieces of folk and outsider art from three major collections and estates. Many major artist and also a group of early unknown artist.

The second session will be the auction of the Stuart White Cane Collection. A very well respected cane collector since the early 1970's. His canes have appeared in many books and exhibits. This will be the cane collectors best auction of the Century. Mr. White is a very well respected conductor and producer in the entertainment field and has often carried a cane for dress purposes from his production of Billy Joels birthday party to conducting at the inauguration of three U.S.Presidents.

Sales conducted by Kimball M. Sterling ,Inc (TFL-1915) 125 W Market Street Johnson City, Tennessee 37604 423-928-1471 Fax 423-928-2816 kimballsterling@earthlink.net

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Amelia Earhart Cane-Ca. 1930-A silver plated handl: Amelia Earhart Cane-Ca. 1930-A silver plated handle of the great female flyer. This was probably a souvenir of her great flight. It has a rope tassel which attaches to the collar, a massive bamboo

0573: Amelia Earhart Cane-Ca. 1930-A silver plated handlEst. $500-$1,000See Sold Price

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Court Sword-Ca. 1780-This is the prime example kno: Court Sword-Ca. 1780-This is the prime example known to exist in the world of early system canes. It has a sand cast pommel handle which is bell bronzed and also a 4" brass ferrule which is all done

0574: Court Sword-Ca. 1780-This is the prime example knoEst. $5,000-$6,000See Sold Price

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Dulcimer System Stick-Ca. 1950-These canes were ma: Dulcimer System Stick-Ca. 1950-These canes were made by a North Carolinian that would sit up on mountain roads near Asheville, North Carolina. This is the second one of these that we have seen,

0575: Dulcimer System Stick-Ca. 1950-These canes were maEst. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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. Historical Knob-Ca. 1829-The silver collar: . Historical I vory Knob-Ca. 1829- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction

0576: . Historical Knob-Ca. 1829-The silver collarEst. $1,500-$2,500See Sold Price

Inked Cat Lady-Ca. 1890-An handle with a bon: Inked Cat Lady-Ca. 1890- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company. Elephant

0577: Inked Cat Lady-Ca. 1890-An handle with a bonEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Silver Nude-Ca. 1875-A French .800 silver handle o: Silver Nude-Ca. 1875-A French .800 silver handle of a full figured reclining nude and leafs. It has a very rich snakewood shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4 ¼" x 3 5/8", O.L. 37"-$800-$1,200

0578: Silver Nude-Ca. 1875-A French .800 silver handle oEst. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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King Tutt Crutch-Ca. 1880-A nice large ivor y crut: King Tutt Crutch-Ca. 1880- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company.

0579: King Tutt Crutch-Ca. 1880-A nice large ivor y crutEst. $800-$1,200

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Continental Silver-Ca. 1880-A high relief handle w: Continental Silver-Ca. 1880-A high relief handle which has knights on horses with swords, archers and castles. It has an ebony shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 5/8" x 1", O.L. 36 ¼"-$400-$600

0580: Continental Silver-Ca. 1880-A high relief handle wEst. $500-$1,000See Sold Price

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Malacca System Stick-Ca. 1880-A very nice original: Malacca System Stick-Ca. 1880-A very nice original interlocking example with a 19 ½" four-sided blade. The malacca handle and shaft are in very fine condition, two silver collars and an iron

0581: Malacca System Stick-Ca. 1880-A very nice originalEst. $500-$1,000

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Carved Lion-Ca. 1870-A massive carved lion w: Carved Lion-Ca. 1870- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company. Elephant

0582: Carved Lion-Ca. 1870-A massive carved lion wEst. $600-$1,200See Sold Price

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Bronze Nude-Ca. 1885-This solid bronze handle whic: Bronze Nude-Ca. 1885-This solid bronze handle which is signed "Violence" is a great art piece but has the weight of a defensive stick. It has a very rich mahogany shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 2

0583: Bronze Nude-Ca. 1885-This solid bronze handle whicEst. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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Tippler's Stick-Ca. 1890-A very nice example with: Tippler's Stick-Ca. 1890-A very nice example with both the drinking glass and the tube. It has a copper handle, copper collar, hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1" x 1 3/16", O.L. 34

0584: Tippler's Stick-Ca. 1890-A very nice example withEst. $300-$500See Sold Price

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Figural-Ca. 1850-A carved i vory handle of a: Figural-Ca. 1850- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company. Elephant ivory

0585: Figural-Ca. 1850-A carved i vory handle of aEst. $500-$1,000

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Asian -Ca. 1880-The detail on this massive ha: Asian -Ca. 1880- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company. Elephant ivory

0586: Asian -Ca. 1880-The detail on this massive haEst. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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Fountain Pen System Stick-Ca. 1870-A very unique i: Fountain Pen System Stick-Ca. 1870- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction

0587: Fountain Pen System Stick-Ca. 1870-A very unique iEst. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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Blow Weapon System Stick-Ca. 1880-Black porcelain: Blow Weapon System Stick-Ca. 1880-Black porcelain handle and brass fittings. The metal ferrule and the handle both remove to make the blow weapon functional. It has a split bamboo shaft, which needs

0588: Blow Weapon System Stick-Ca. 1880-Black porcelainEst. $500-$1,000See Sold Price

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Asian -Ca. 1885-A carved ivory handle with bu: Asian -Ca. 1885- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company. Elephant ivory

0589: Asian -Ca. 1885-A carved ivory handle with buEst. $400-$800See Sold Price

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Carved Hunt Scene-Ca. 1840-A handle depictin: Carved Hunt Scene-Ca. 1840- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company.

0590: Carved Hunt Scene-Ca. 1840-A handle depictinEst. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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Ruler System Stick-Ca. 1870-A very nice hexagonal,: Ruler System Stick-Ca. 1870-A very nice hexagonal, oak shaft example with a brass handle and an interesting brass bullet ferrule-H. 5 8" x 1", O.L. 36 1/8"-$300-$500

0591: Ruler System Stick-Ca. 1870-A very nice hexagonal,Est. $300-$500See Sold Price

. Flashlight System Stick-Ca. 1940-A near mint exa: . Flashlight System Stick-Ca. 1940-A near mint example of this American patented cane. The handle is a painted milk glass and the battery reservoir appears never to have seen a battery. It has a

0592: . Flashlight System Stick-Ca. 1940-A near mint exaEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Surprise System stick Cane-Ca. 1870-Seeing a gentl: Surprise System stick Cane-Ca. 1870-Seeing a gentleman walking down the street with this twig spur primitive cane, one would have never thought that it had the very precise, blued and gold gilded 23"

0593: Surprise System stick Cane-Ca. 1870-Seeing a gentlEst. $500-$700See Sold Price

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. Nautical Bone-Ca. 1850-The pommel handle has a: . Nautical Bone-Ca. 1850-The pommel handle has a hexagonal carving touch to it. It is a nice original cane of this genre and in very fine condition-H. 2 ¾" x 1 ½", O.L. 35 ¼"-$1,000-$2,000

0594: . Nautical Bone-Ca. 1850-The pommel handle has aEst. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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Nautical Carved Fist-Ca. 1850-A top of the line ex: Nautical Carved Fist-Ca. 1850- Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item will only be shipped within United States by the auction company.

0595: Nautical Carved Fist-Ca. 1850-A top of the line exEst. $4,000-$6,000See Sold Price

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Nautical -Ca. 1850-A nice "hands on" carving: Nautical Bone-Ca. 1850-A nice "hands on" carving is represented in the handle of this nautical cane. It has a silver and brass collar and a very nice symmetrical bone shaft with original patina-H. 2

0596: Nautical -Ca. 1850-A nice "hands on" carvingEst. $2,000-$3,000See Sold Price

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