Auction details
Antique Canes and Walking Sticks
8:00 AM PT - May 24th, 2008
offered by
Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915
Johnson City, TN 37604

Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
20%
Bid Increments
| From | Increment |
| 0 | 10 |
| 99 | 25 |
| 499 | 50 |
| 999 | 100 |
| 4999 | 200 |
| 14999 | 500 |
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342 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 201 |
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Ivory Dress-C. 1875-Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This It... |
400 - 600 |
6 Bids
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| 202 |
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French Porcelain-C. 1900-Painted porcelain knob, rosewood shaft, gold gilted collar and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 1 ... |
300 - 400 |
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| 203 |
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Ivory Crook-C. 1900-Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This It... |
500 - 1,000 |
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| 204 |
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Ivory Dog-C. 1850-A fierce carved ivory dog with s |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 205 |
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Cigarette System Stick-C. 1915-Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction compan... |
700 - 1,200 |
8 Bids
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| 206 |
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Forty Five Parasol Handles-C. 1910-1925-A collection of 2" wide assorted handles in carnelian, sardonic, agates and... |
300 - 500 |
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| 207 |
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Holuska Watch Cane-C. Late 19th Century-A very nice working example of this genre, a very finely chased silver hand... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
3 Bids
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| 208 |
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Ivory Dress-Dated 1873-Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This ... |
500 - 1,000 |
2 Bids
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| 209 |
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Carved Ivory-C. 1875-Beaded brass collar, ebonized |
500 - 1,000 |
1 Bid
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| 210 |
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Silver Skull-C. 1900-Hallmarked but unreadable, hardwood shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4" x 2 ½", O.L. 34 ½"-$300-$50... |
300 - 500 |
2 Bids
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| 211 |
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Pipe System Stick-C. 1900-Silver cap and silver collar, twig spur shaft, and a 2" brass ferrule. This cane has had ... |
300 - 500 |
2 Bids
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| 212 |
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Cork Folk Art-C. 1880-An unusual burl handle, cork shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 6" x 4 ½", O.L. 35 ½"-$300-$500 |
300 - 500 |
1 Bid
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| 213 |
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Carved Folk-C. 1910-A one piece carved oak branch with folk carvings-O.L. 35 ½"-$400-$600 |
400 - 600 |
19 Bids
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| 214 |
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Folk Art Umbrella-C. 1910-A one piece carved oak shaft done in the form of an umbrella and a bullet shaped 2" brass... |
200 - 300 |
1 Bid
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| 215 |
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Folk Art Ugly Man-C. 1885-Ornate silver collar, Malacca shaft and an iron ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2 ½", O.L. 34 ¾"-$200-$... |
200 - 400 |
6 Bids
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| 216 |
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Carved Folk Art-C. 1890-A carved and decorated one piece cane with original patina-O.L. 32"-$200-$400 |
200 - 400 |
5 Bids
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| 217 |
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Mexican Folk Art-C. 1930-A typical carving of this genre with no ferrule-O.L. 36"-$100-$200 |
100 - 200 |
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| 218 |
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Folk Art Man-C. 1910-A whimsical folk art head attached to a twig spur shaft and no ferrule-O.L. 32"-$200-$400 |
200 - 400 |
2 Bids
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| 219 |
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Natural Folk Art-C. 1920-A one piece naturally grown shaft where the maker has carved various animals and faces on ... |
200 - 400 |
2 Bids
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| 220 |
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Ivory Cat-C. 1900-Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This Item ... |
2,000 - 2,500 |
2 Bids
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| 221 |
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Silver Dog-C. 1920-A very fine casting of a dog with a bad pain in the mouth, unsigned .900 silver ,ebonized shaft... |
500 - 1,000 |
4 Bids
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| 222 |
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System stick-C. 1850-A signed extensively 24" blade with acid etching, wood collar, faux bamboo hardwood shaft and ... |
600 - 1,000 |
10 Bids
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| 223 |
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Horn Sword -C. 1880-Brass overlaid horn egg shaped handle, ribbed brass collar, 29" unsigned four-sided blade, bamb... |
500 - 1,000 |
4 Bids
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| 224 |
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Silver Foo Dog-C. 1880-Finely done silver work with the name E. Flash, "Broadway NYC", rich mahogany shaft and a bi... |
500 - 700 |
2 Bids
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| 225 |
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Japanese Ivory-C. 1880-Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This ... |
400 - 600 |
4 Bids
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| 226 |
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Ivory Dress-C. 1865-A well carved L handle with mi |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 227 |
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Carved Ivory-C. 1880-Direct International shipping is not available for this item from the auction company. This It... |
400 - 500 |
4 Bids
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| 228 |
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Horn System stick -C. 1870-Stout horn handle, carved wood collar, four sided 22" blade which is signed "Coulaux and... |
600 - 1,200 |
6 Bids
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| 229 |
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Fine Folk Art-C. 1900-This one piece carved cane has 90% of it's original paint, very busy carving with very minor ... |
800 - 1,200 |
4 Bids
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| 230 |
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Carved Cat-C. 1920-A one piece carved folk cane which has minor damage to one ear, a paw print carved into the shaf... |
300 - 500 |
1 Bid
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| 231 |
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Spanish Vera Style Cane-C. 1800-A masterpiece of this genre with the smiling sun hand engraved on the top and a ho... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
15 Bids
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| 232 |
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Folk Art Foot-C. 1900-A one piece carved folk art , brass ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 1 ½"-O.L. 33 ½"-$200-$300 |
200 - 300 |
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| 233 |
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Candle System Stick-C. 1860-A very unique cane which has a rich bamboo shaft and no ferrule, by unscrewing the silv... |
500 - 1,000 |
8 Bids
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| 234 |
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Carved Folk Art-C. 1880-A large carved folk art head which is part of a one piece twig spur shaft and a small horn ... |
200 - 400 |
2 Bids
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| 235 |
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Inked and Etched Folk Art-C. 1860-A wonderful and whimsical folk art cane with a snake etched the full length and ... |
500 - 1,000 |
15 Bids
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| 236 |
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Folk Art Man-C. 1900-A one piece carved head with two color glass eyes, twig spur shaft which two of the spurs hav... |
200 - 300 |
1 Bid
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| 237 |
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Folk Art Snake-C. 1910-A paint decorated snake circles the entire shaft, applied mushroom handle and a metal ferrul... |
300 - 400 |
3 Bids
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| 238 |
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Folk Art Foot-C. 1920-A two piece cane with a twig spur shaft, and a small brass ferrule-H. 3" x 2", O.L. 31"-$200-... |
200 - 250 |
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| 239 |
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Folk Art Snake-C. 1910-A one piece carved snake with most of it's original green paint, and a brass ferrule-O.L. 35... |
300 - 500 |
3 Bids
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| 240 |
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Folk Art Burl-C. 1880-A one piece carved primitive man, twig spur shaft and no ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2", O.L. 30"-$200-... |
200 - 300 |
4 Bids
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| 241 |
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Folk Art Animal-C. 1880-A one piece carved cane with an animal holding a coat of arms, and a brass ferrule-O.L. 3 ¾... |
200 - 300 |
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| 242 |
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Horn System stick -C. 1870-Hallmarked ornate silver collar, 24" unsigned four sided blade, Malacca shaft and a bras... |
800 - 1,200 |
2 Bids
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| 243 |
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Masonic Presentation-C. 1880-Ornate silver handle, brass presentation plaque which has never been engraved, various... |
800 - 1,200 |
2 Bids
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| 244 |
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System Stick-C. 1860-Nice unusual example of this genera with engraved handles and collars, oak shaft and a brass ... |
400 - 600 |
3 Bids
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| 245 |
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A Folk Art Snake-C. 1890-Beaded glass eyes, natural grown crooked shaft and no ferrule-O.L. 36"-$200-$400 |
200 - 400 |
2 Bids
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| 246 |
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Folk Art Cane-C. 1900-Diamond Willow shaft with applied handle, iron hiking ferrule-O.L. 35 ¾"-$100-$200 |
100 - 200 |
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| 247 |
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Hearing Trumpet System Stick-C. 1890-A very rare early hearing device with a horn handle, silver collar, split bamb... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
13 Bids
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| 248 |
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La Diabolique-C. 1890-This cane is one of the three French defensive canes which were outlawed shortly after they w... |
6,500 - 7,500 |
1 Bid
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| 249 |
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Memento Mori Stag-C. 1880-A beautiful and delicate carving of a half skull and half flesh of a long haired man, he ... |
2,000 - 2,500 |
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| 250 |
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French "Morian" Quad foil-C. 1865-A signed 19 ½" blade in near mint condition by G. Morian, 36 Ave de L" Opera, Par... |
2,000 - 2,500 |



















































