Antique Canes and Curios

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Antique Canes and Curios

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Our internationally advertised Fall cane auction will include a New York Nautical Collection, A Lifetime Mid-West Collection, Canes from the Estate of Melvin L. Cummings, and many fine consignments from private collections from around the world. Sword, guns, and even a President George Washington relic. The sale of 150+ fine canes will take place in our gallery and live on the net at 11:00 a.m. This will be an offering of some of the most sought after museum pieces being offered to the world today with realistic pre-sale estimates. The 2:00 sale will be medium line canes, handles, books, photos, and much more pertaining to the field of cane collecting. A free print catalogue may be downloaded at : http://sterlingsold.com/09_2009.pdf (4.2 MB) Catalogues $20.00 U.S. and $35.00 overseas. Please email us at kimballsterling@earthlink.net, call us at 423-928-1471 or just drop us a check in the mail for the catalogue. Preview- Friday (the day before the sale) noon until 5:00 and also morning of the sale at 9:00. Also by appointment three weeks before the auction. Terms are cash or check-Mastercard or Visa . (We do not take paypal except from overseas bidders and we do not take American Express), 15% buyers fee in-house and 20% on the net. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. TFL-1915 125 W. Market Street Johnson City, Tennessee 37604 423-928-1471 www.auctionauction.com kimballsterling@earthlink.net

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Pair of American Folk Art Canes-Circa 1893 and 1921-: Pair of American Folk Art Canes-Circa 1893 and 1921-An unusual lot of one piece carved and dated canes done by the same hand. The earlier cane has many of the same features as the later cane.

0001: Pair of American Folk Art Canes-Circa 1893 and 1921-Est. $2,200-$2,600

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Nautical Whale Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-Early car: Nautical Whale Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-Early carved whale tooth handle, 1" silver collar, rich mahogany shaft and an iron ferrule-H. 3" x 1 ½", O.L. 34 ¾"-$500-$700

0002: Nautical Whale Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-Early carEst. $500-$700

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Nautical Whale and Tortoise Dress Cane-Late 19th Cen: Nautical Whale and Tortoise Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Large whale ivory handle, tortoise inlaid top, hardwood shaft and an early ornate brass ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 3 ¼", O.L. 35 ½"-$600-800$

0003: Nautical Whale and Tortoise Dress Cane-Late 19th CenEst. $600-$800

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Nautical Whale Bone and Ivory Cane-Circa 1875-Ivory: Nautical Whale Bone and Ivory Cane-Circa 1875-Ivory Tau handle with horn and baleen spacers, whale bone shaft and no ferrule. The diameter of the shaft is 7/8" at its thickest point.-H. 4 ½" x 4

0004: Nautical Whale Bone and Ivory Cane-Circa 1875-IvoryEst. $2,500-$3,000

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Whale Ivory Dagger Cane-Circa 1860-Hexagonal ivory h: Whale Ivory Dagger Cane-Circa 1860-Hexagonal ivory handle, 1 ¾" brass collar, 12" blade with blood grooves on each side, exotic wood shaft and a 3" brass and iron ferrule-H. 1" x 2 ½", O.L. 35

0005: Whale Ivory Dagger Cane-Circa 1860-Hexagonal ivory hEst. $700-$1,200Lot Passed

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Inlaid Sailor Made Ivory Cane-Mid 19th Century-A mas: Inlaid Sailor Made Ivory Cane-Mid 19th Century-A massive whale ivory handle, reeded and handmade brass collar and a 3 ½" handmade brass ferrule. This architectural nautical cane has various inlay of

0006: Inlaid Sailor Made Ivory Cane-Mid 19th Century-A masEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Nautical Whale Ivory Cane-Early 18th Century-A rare: Nautical Whale Ivory Cane-Early 18th Century-A rare sailor made "Going Ashore" cane with a carved tooth handle, hexagonal carved handle has a silver Spanish Reale inlaid in its top, two ivory

0007: Nautical Whale Ivory Cane-Early 18th Century-A rareEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Confederate Veterans Folk Art Alligator Cane-Dated 1: Confederate Veterans Folk Art Alligator Cane-Dated 1913-A one piece finely carved folk art gator cane which has an original inscription on its shaft. "Cut from Battle field above the Clouds 1863

0008: Confederate Veterans Folk Art Alligator Cane-Dated 1Est. $1,100-$1,500

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Three Ball Whimsy Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-A: Three Ball Whimsy Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-A very nice example of this type of work with three paint decorated balls, probably tulip wood with a square shaft which ends in a hexagon-H. 5" x 1

0009: Three Ball Whimsy Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-AEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

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Ivory G. A. R. Cane-Dated 1897-Ivory handle, attach: Ivory G. A. R. Cane-Dated 1897-Ivory handle, attached brass and silver ribbon which is embossed G. A. R. 31st encampment Buffalo, NY 1897, well patinated twig spur shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 1

0010: Ivory G. A. R. Cane-Dated 1897-Ivory handle, attachEst. $600-$700

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Thomas Jefferson Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-Th: Thomas Jefferson Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-This is a prime example of the Jefferson Cane by Craddock. It has various animals, Masonic emblem near the top, and various high relief carved

0011: Thomas Jefferson Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-ThEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Sterling Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A high relief ball a: 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. 34 ¼"-$300-$400

0012: Sterling Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A high relief ball aEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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Ivory Lion and Elephant Dress Cane-Early 20th Centu: Ivory Lion and Elephant Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A very finely carved handle, silver plated copper collar, ebonized shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 1 ¼", O.L. 35"-$600-$800

0013: Ivory Lion and Elephant Dress Cane-Early 20th CentuEst. $600-$800

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Massive Ivory Primate Dress Cane-Circa 1925-A finel: Massive Ivory Primate Dress Cane-Circa 1925-A finely carved ivory head with two color glass eyes, half inch silver collar, massive rich malacca shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 2 ½" x 2 ½", O.L.

0014: Massive Ivory Primate Dress Cane-Circa 1925-A finelEst. $800-$1,200

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Tailors System Cane-Art Deco-A celluloid or French: Tailors System Cane-Art Deco-A celluloid or French Ivory paint decorated clown which has a 29" fabric ruler with nice recoil. The silver fluted collar attaches to the head in a precise way, exotic

0015: Tailors System Cane-Art Deco-A celluloid or FrenchEst. $600-$800

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Erotic Ivory Monkey Cane-Circa 1910-A very nicely c: Erotic Ivory Monkey Cane-Circa 1910-A very nicely carved monkey enjoying himself, gold filled ornate collar, exotic wood shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 1 ¾", O.L. 34"-$800-$1,200

0016: Erotic Ivory Monkey Cane-Circa 1910-A very nicely cEst. $800-$1,200

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Massive Carved Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1900-A very lar: Massive Carved Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1900-A very large and finely carved ivory head with average striations, two color glass eyes, original patina, silver collar with continental hallmarks, massive

0017: Massive Carved Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1900-A very larEst. $1,200-$1,600

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Carved Dog Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory dog: Carved Dog Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory dog with open mouth, two color glass eyes, large silver collar which inscribed with a G, ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 32

0018: Carved Dog Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory dogEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

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Massive Silver and Ivory Horse Cane-Dated 1848-This: Massive Silver and Ivory Horse Cane-Dated 1848-This handle has wonderful silver work and two color glass eyes. The silver collar is ornately done and signed sterling, inlaid initial on the date plate

0019: Massive Silver and Ivory Horse Cane-Dated 1848-ThisEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Ivory Feline Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A carved ivory h: Ivory Feline Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A carved ivory handle with two color glass eyes, ivory spacer, exotic wood shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 3 ¾" x 1 ½", O.L. 36"-$600-$800

0020: Ivory Feline Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A carved ivory hEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Sterling Secret Compartment Cane-Circa 1890-A finel: Sterling Secret Compartment Cane-Circa 1890-A finely made signed sterling handle which has a removable top to hold your very private items, turned live oak shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 1 1/8" x 2

0021: Sterling Secret Compartment Cane-Circa 1890-A finelEst. $400-$600

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Ivory and Silver Talon Dress Cane-Dated March 20th: Ivory and Silver Talon Dress Cane-Dated March 20th 1902-A massive carved ivory handle with a presentation signed sterling attachment, ornate signed sterling collar, ebony shaft and a bi-metal

0022: Ivory and Silver Talon Dress Cane-Dated March 20thEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Carved Ivory Hunchback Cane-Early 20th Century-A on: Carved Ivory Hunchback Cane-Early 20th Century-A one piece carved handle with a gentleman holding a cane, probably French, massive malacca shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 2" x 1 ½" x 3", O.L. 37

0023: Carved Ivory Hunchback Cane-Early 20th Century-A onEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Carved Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-C. 1890-This whims: Carved Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-C. 1890-This whimsical carving has Mom on the top with 8 babies playing, gold collar, honey malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 36

0024: Carved Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-C. 1890-This whimsEst. $1,400-$1,800

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Liveauctioneer bidders please be aware that bidders with absentee bids must be approved 1 hour prior to your listed online auction start time in order for their absentee bids to be executed. Register and bid early. Terms and Conditions Check,Echeck, MasterCard, or Visa. A 20% buyers premium will be added to the hammer price as part of the sale price for internet bidders.. We reserved the right to hold purchases until the buyers checks clears if buyer is not known by us. Paypal is accepted from international bidders only with echeck. Bank letter of credit is acceptable.Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly. All property is sold as is and the neither the auction company or the consignor will be responsible for descriptions, genuineness, provenance or condition of the property. No statement in the catalog made orally at the sale or otherwise shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability. Call for a condition report or email for additional photos. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have total discretion to determine the successful bidder, in which his determination shall be final or to re-offer and resale the article in dispute. Title of the item or items purchased by the bidder will pass at the fall of the gavel according to the UCC laws. This is not an approval auction. Principal auctioneer: Kimball M. Sterling #2467. B. Elizabeth Sterling, auctioneer # 5757. Firm Kimball M Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 Bidders may bid live on the Internet . Worldwide shipping is available, international paperwork is the responsibility of the buyer. We encourage you to use United States Mail. Our shipper is: Pack-N-Mail Shipping Center 1805 North Roan Street Johnson City, tn 37601-3158 Phone: (423) 434-0063 We will also be glad to hold your purchase for pick up. We do not ship in house. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. will not be held responsible for bids not received in time for the auction or slow Internet bids. We will not be responsible for items left on our location for over 30 days. Sale will be conducted at 125 West Markert Street, Johnson City, Tennessee.37604 Announcements day of the sale take precedence over pre-sale advertising. Any litigation that pertains to this auction will be conducted in the county Of Washington in Tennessee and is agreed upon by registering for this auction. Airport is the Tri-Cities Airport, which is approximately 20 miles from the gallery. Internet catalog and live bidding available at our website. Best Western Hotel: 423-282-2126. Ask for Sterling rate. Please call for condition report on sale lots or email us. We do send out multiple photos by email of any lot in the auction .By registering for this auction you accept the terms and give Kimball M. Sterling auctions the right to charge your credit card ,for purchases and shipping, which your have entered on your registration. Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction. Condition report can be addressed by a phone call or an email. We do have an import export permit and can ship legal ivory overseas. The average cost of permits is 325.00 per item plus the shipping. All of the cost must be paid upfront.

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