Auction details
Antique Canes and Curios
8:00 AM PT - Sep 26th, 2009
offered by
Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915
Johnson City, TN 37604
Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
20% up to 20000
20% above 20001
Bid Increments
| From | Increment |
| 0 | 10 |
| 100 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
| 5000 | 200 |
| 15000 | 500 |
| 20000 | 1000 |
| 30000 | 2000 |
| 50000 | 5000 |
| 75000 | 10000 |
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201 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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| 1 |
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Pair of American Folk Art Canes-Circa 1893 and 1921-An unusual lot of one piece carved and dated canes done by the sa... |
2,200 - 2,600 |
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| 2 |
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Nautical Whale Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-Early carved whale tooth handle, 1" silver collar, rich mahogany shaft an... |
500 - 700 |
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| 3 |
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Nautical Whale and Tortoise Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Large whale ivory handle, tortoise inlaid top, hardwood shaf... |
600 - 800 |
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| 4 |
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Nautical Whale Bone and Ivory Cane-Circa 1875-Ivory Tau handle with horn and baleen spacers, whale bone shaft and no... |
2,500 - 3,000 |
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| 5 |
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Whale Ivory Dagger Cane-Circa 1860-Hexagonal ivory handle, 1 ¾" brass collar, 12" blade with blood grooves on each si... |
700 - 1,200 |
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| 6 |
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Inlaid Sailor Made Ivory Cane-Mid 19th Century-A massive whale ivory handle, reeded and handmade brass collar and a 3... |
4,000 - 6,000 |
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| 7 |
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Nautical Whale Ivory Cane-Early 18th Century-A rare sailor made "Going Ashore" cane with a carved tooth handle, hexa... |
2,000 - 3,000 |
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| 8 |
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Confederate Veterans Folk Art Alligator Cane-Dated 1913-A one piece finely carved folk art gator cane which has an or... |
1,100 - 1,500 |
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| 9 |
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Three Ball Whimsy Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-A very nice example of this type of work with three paint decorate... |
500 - 600 |
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| 10 |
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Ivory G. A. R. Cane-Dated 1897-Ivory handle, attached brass and silver ribbon which is embossed G. A. R. 31st encamp... |
600 - 700 |
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| 11 |
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Thomas Jefferson Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-This is a prime example of the Jefferson Cane by Craddock. It has v... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 12 |
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Sterling Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A high relief ball and collar, ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 2", O.L. ... |
300 - 400 |
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| 13 |
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Ivory Lion and Elephant Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A very finely carved handle, silver plated copper collar, ebon... |
600 - 800 |
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| 14 |
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Massive Ivory Primate Dress Cane-Circa 1925-A finely carved ivory head with two color glass eyes, half inch silver c... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 15 |
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Tailors System Cane-Art Deco-A celluloid or French Ivory paint decorated clown which has a 29" fabric ruler with n... |
600 - 800 |
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| 16 |
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Erotic Ivory Monkey Cane-Circa 1910-A very nicely carved monkey enjoying himself, gold filled ornate collar, exotic ... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 17 |
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Massive Carved Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1900-A very large and finely carved ivory head with average striations, two colo... |
1,200 - 1,600 |
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| 18 |
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Carved Dog Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory dog with open mouth, two color glass eyes, large silver collar which... |
1,000 - 1,200 |
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| 19 |
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Massive Silver and Ivory Horse Cane-Dated 1848-This handle has wonderful silver work and two color glass eyes. The s... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
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| 20 |
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Ivory Feline Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A carved ivory handle with two color glass eyes, ivory spacer, exotic wood shaft ... |
600 - 800 |
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| 21 |
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Sterling Secret Compartment Cane-Circa 1890-A finely made signed sterling handle which has a removable top to hold y... |
400 - 600 |
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| 22 |
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Ivory and Silver Talon Dress Cane-Dated March 20th 1902-A massive carved ivory handle with a presentation signed st... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 23 |
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Carved Ivory Hunchback Cane-Early 20th Century-A one piece carved handle with a gentleman holding a cane, probably F... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
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| 24 |
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Carved Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-C. 1890-This whimsical carving has Mom on the top with 8 babies playing, gold colla... |
1,400 - 1,800 |
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| 25 |
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Vista System Cane-Early 20th Century-Silver plated on brass handle with coin purse and match safe with striker, bea... |
300 - 500 |
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| 26 |
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Erotic Ivory Cane-Art Nouveau-A finely carved reclining nude which is attached to an 1 ½" ivory collar, bamboo shaft... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
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| 27 |
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Japanese Mixed Metal Whimsical Cane-Circa 1890-A nice example of a cane from this time period which is signed with O... |
600 - 900 |
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| 28 |
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Ivory Monkey Automation Cane-Late 19th Century-A fine example of this specimen which has two sets of glass eyes, pai... |
3,200 - 3,600 |
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| 29 |
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Ivory and Ornate Sterling Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A hand chased silver overlay which is done in an experts hand, exoti... |
700 - 900 |
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| 30 |
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Ivory and Wood Lucifer Cane-Circa 1925-Carved Ivory and Wood handle, rich malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 2" x 2... |
600 - 900 |
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| 31 |
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Erotic Carved Stag Cane-Circa 1890-A carved antler, probably elk or red deer, with involved essentialist moment, orn... |
1,400 - 1,800 |
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| 32 |
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English Sword Cane-Circa 1880-An interesting painted grain shaft and handle which has metal as the primary substance... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 33 |
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Massive Ivory Uncle Sam Cane-Late 19th Century-Finely carved handle with average ivory striations, ornate copper col... |
2,200 - 2,600 |
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| 34 |
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Multi Color Gold Rush Style Cane-Late 19th Century-A stamped 14K handle with various colors of gold and 4 panels whi... |
12,000 - 16,000 |
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| 35 |
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Sailor Made Sword Cane-Circa 1870-Probably handmade by a sailor on a ship with macramé handle and shaft wrap, 22 ½" ... |
700 - 1,200 |
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| 36 |
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Pewter Saloon Girl Cane-Circa 1880-A very nice example of this type of work with an ornate stocking and shoe, one pi... |
400 - 600 |
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| 37 |
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Ornate Ivory Sword Cane-Circa 1880-A very finely carved ivory handle with a bird on a branch, 33" blade with engrave... |
1,800 - 2,200 |
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| 38 |
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Gold Overlaid Floral Dress Cane-Circa 1890-Nice handle with much ornamentation, ebonized shaft and a bi-metal ferrul... |
300 - 500 |
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| 39 |
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Erotic Ivory Cane-Mid 18th Century-An early example of two erotic scenes that is very rarely seen in today's market,... |
10,000 - 12,000 |
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| 40 |
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L Shaped Ivory Dress Cane-Mid 19th Century-A nice simple cane with great character, gold filled ornate collar, honey... |
500 - 600 |
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| 41 |
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Stag Sword Cane-Circa 1790-Silver eyelets, stepped malacca shaft, brass collar, 26" blade with blood grooves and et... |
900 - 1,200 |
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| 42 |
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Massive Ivory Parrot Cane-Early 20th Century-A finely carved handle with two color red eyes, rose wood faux bamboo s... |
1,200 - 1,500 |
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| 43 |
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Ivory and Silver Whistle Cane-Early 20th Century-A very unique handle which utilizes both ornate silver work, ivory... |
800 - 1,200 |
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| 44 |
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Parrot Dress Cane-Circa 1930-A celluloid or French ivory handle with two color glass eyes, small metal collar, hone... |
300 - 500 |
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| 45 |
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Tortoise and Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A hands on ivory handle with average striations, full tortoise shaft and a ... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
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| 46 |
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Nautical Whale Bone Cane-Circa 1870-A nicely turned ivory handle, small baleen spacer and a ¾" whalebone shaft-H. 3"... |
1,500 - 2,000 |
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| 47 |
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Ivory Pommel Dress Cane-Circa 1875-Enscribed and carved ivory handle, ribbed silver collar, exotic wood shaft and a ... |
300 - 500 |
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| 48 |
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Obama Cane-Contemporary Political Cane-A red white and blue convention cane which has a silver Kennedy half dollar ... |
400 - 600 |
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| 49 |
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Erotic English Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved Monk which doubles as a penis, light paint remains on the handl... |
1,500 - 1,800 |
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| 50 |
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Artist System Stick Cane-Circa 1900-A restored example which has compartments for brushes and paints, a brass handle... |
600 - 1,200 |
