Folk Art and Dress Canes in Two Sessions

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55: Anglo-Greek Folk-C. 1900-Cane is decorated with the

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Folk Art and Dress Canes in Two Sessions

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

A collection of folk art and dress canes. Over 300 lots to be sold. Morning session will be at 10"30 Eastern and afternoon session will be at 2:00 Eastern

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Carved Snake-C. 1920-Folk art cane: Carved Snake-C. 1920-Very nice carved snake on a twig spur shaft, brass collar and metal ferrule-O.L. 36"-$300-$500 Please see our other canes in this auction

0001: Carved Snake-C. 1920-Folk art caneEst. $300-$500

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Inlaid Folk Art-C. 1920-The handle is inlaid with he: Inlaid Folk Art-C. 1920-The handle is inlaid with hearts, diamonds, stars, moons and various other items in metal and wood. The hexagonal shaft has various types of woods and designs inlaid, brass

0002: Inlaid Folk Art-C. 1920-The handle is inlaid with heEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

St. Patrick's Folk Art-C. 1890-Folk art cane: St. Patrick's Folk Art-C. 1890-A wonderful carved example which is inked with the words "St. Patrick". The entire shaft is carved with snakes, frogs, carpenter tools, shoes and much more. All the

0003: St. Patrick's Folk Art-C. 1890-Folk art caneEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed

Roosevelt Folk-C. 1925-A fully carved shaft with var: Roosevelt Folk-C. 1925-A fully carved shaft with various animals including monkeys, snakes, birds, rabbits, owls, morning glory branches and more. The carved head is a likeness of Teddy Roosevelt and

0004: Roosevelt Folk-C. 1925-A fully carved shaft with varEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Odd Fellows Folk-C. 1900-A finely carved lodge cane: Odd Fellows Folk-C. 1900-A finely carved lodge cane with the all seeing eye, bow and arrows, hand in heart and the chain of life. The shaft has a full coiled snake with paint decoration. It is a nice

0005: Odd Fellows Folk-C. 1900-A finely carved lodge caneEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Humpback Folk-C. 1890-A very whimsical carving of a: Humpback Folk-C. 1890-A very whimsical carving of a man in a well carved waist coat which has the tail of a primate. This is a two piece cane with the carving being the handle and the shaft being

0006: Humpback Folk-C. 1890-A very whimsical carving of aEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

Wacky Wacky Bird-C. 1890-A very nicely carved four s: Wacky Wacky Bird-C. 1890-A very nicely carved four snake shaft and a bird handle. There are traces of original staining and polychrome on the snakes and the handle. The eyes of the bird are early

0007: Wacky Wacky Bird-C. 1890-A very nicely carved four sEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Charles Teal Folk Art Cane: Charles Teal Folk Art- 19th Century -A prime example of Mr. Teal's work which includes a full carved shaft with spread eagles, military metals, birds, knives, fish, arrows, stars, acorns, hearts and

0008: Charles Teal Folk Art CaneEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Frank Feather's Masterpiece-C. 1940-Folk art cane: Frank Feather's Masterpiece-C. 1940-The prime example of a Feather's cane. The cane has brass inserts in the handle for eyelets and is carved with the words truth, faith, virtue, democracy in very

0009: Frank Feather's Masterpiece-C. 1940-Folk art caneEst. $10,000-$15,000See Sold Price

Primitive Man with Snake-C. 1899-A wonderful 19th C: Primitive Man with Snake-C. 1899-A wonderful 19th Century Folk Art carving which has its date inscribed and a wonderful bubbled, varnish finish. The snake entwines the entire shaft, carved twig spurs

0010: Primitive Man with Snake-C. 1899-A wonderful 19th CEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Eve with Snake-C. 1942-A full figured carved Eve, a: Eve with Snake-C. 1942-A full figured carved Eve, a hardwood shaft which has a massive carved snake, and signed with the initials "B.F." The cane has its original finish and is a sight for sore eyes.

0011: Eve with Snake-C. 1942-A full figured carved Eve, aEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Whimsy Snake-C. 1893-A nicely carved cage with ball: Whimsy Snake-C. 1893-A nicely carved cage with balls. The shaft has various animals including ducks, turtles, frogs, beavers and more. It is dated 1893 in high relief and the snake which entwines the

0012: Whimsy Snake-C. 1893-A nicely carved cage with ballEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Umbrella Folk-C. 1900-Cane carved with details in t: Umbrella Folk-C. 1900-Cane carved with details in the shape of a closed umbrella. It is done with much detail and it has no ferrule-O.L. 36"-$300-$500

0013: Umbrella Folk-C. 1900-Cane carved with details in tEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Lodge Cane-C. 1935-A very well carved one piece can: Lodge Cane-C. 1935-A very well carved one piece cane which has geometric carvings with blocks and triangles on its shaft, 1935 is carved at the top of the shaft and it has no ferrule-O.L.

0014: Lodge Cane-C. 1935-A very well carved one piece canEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Painted Whimsy-C. 1925-A nicely carved ball in cage: Painted Whimsy-C. 1925-A nicely carved ball in cage which has original grey paint on the shaft and a red handle. There is no ferrule and sometimes canes with these colors are related to the field of

0015: Painted Whimsy-C. 1925-A nicely carved ball in cageEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

Primitive Lizard-C. 1900-A natural grown branch wit: Primitive Lizard-C. 1900-A natural grown branch with original patina and a carved lizard asleep on the handle-O.L. 39"-$300-$400

0016: Primitive Lizard-C. 1900-A natural grown branch witEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Three Ball Whimsy-C. 1920-A nicely carved ball in c: Three Ball Whimsy-C. 1920-A nicely carved ball in cage example with both straight and twisted shaft. It has a hickory handle and a stopper ferrule-O.L. 36"-$300-$400

0017: Three Ball Whimsy-C. 1920-A nicely carved ball in cEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Twin Snakes-C. 1920-A one piece carved cane with a: Twin Snakes-C. 1920-A one piece carved cane with a pair of snakes that entwine 80% of the shaft. It has its original patina and no ferrule-O.L. 33"-$300-$500

0018: Twin Snakes-C. 1920-A one piece carved cane with aEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

. Diamond Dog-C. 1900-A nice diamond willow which h: . Diamond Dog-C. 1900-A nice diamond willow which has 10 pods and a small carved dog which protrudes from the shaft, no ferrule-O.L. 37"-$250-$350

0019: . Diamond Dog-C. 1900-A nice diamond willow which hEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

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Snakes Folk Art-C. 1920-A one piece carved cane wit: Snakes Folk Art-C. 1920-A one piece carved cane with four snakes with pyro decoration, original patina and no ferrule-O.L. 34 ½"-$300-$400

0020: Snakes Folk Art-C. 1920-A one piece carved cane witEst. $300-$400See Sold Price

Alligator Folk-C. 1935-A painted and carved, probab: Alligator Folk-C. 1935-A painted and carved, probably African-American, whimsical cane. The alligator and the snake both have rhinestone eyes and the shaft is painted silver and gold which is in near

0021: Alligator Folk-C. 1935-A painted and carved, probabEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

Coral Snake-1940-A carved and painted crook handle: Coral Snake-1940-A carved and painted crook handle which has a snakes' head with rhinestone eyes. The cane has no ferrule and is probably African-American-O.L. 36"-$250-$350

0022: Coral Snake-1940-A carved and painted crook handleEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

Puzzle Cane-C. 1925-A very nice example of this gen: Puzzle Cane-C. 1925-A very nice example of this genre carved in one piece American oak. It has various geometric symbols carved throughout the shaft-O.L. 36"-$500-$700

0023: Puzzle Cane-C. 1925-A very nice example of this genEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

Rancher's Folk-Art-C. 1924-A massive masterpiece wh: Rancher's Folk-Art-C. 1924-A massive masterpiece which one belonged to "Percy Anderson". The stout handle has a large carved bull and the initials "C.B.L." for the maker. The shaft is carved in high

0024: Rancher's Folk-Art-C. 1924-A massive masterpiece whEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

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