63. Figural Marine Cane-ca. 1880-sperm Killer Whale - Apr 26, 2014 | Kimball M. Sterling Inc. Tfl-1915 In Tn
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63. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1880-Sperm killer whale
63. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1880-Sperm killer whale
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63. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1880-Sperm killer whale tooth carved with a seaman portrait, faux sprig hardwood shaft with metal eyelets and a metal ferrule. Reputed to have a Russian origin, this cane came with an interesting story that lends it a unique identity: It was supposedly made of a salvaged ship rudder broken by the bite of an aggressive whale which left the incisor hanging in the wood. The sailor who repaired the boat portrayed himself on front of the incisor handle, the boat on the back and made the shaft of the rudder wood. The cane was recently refreshed by an expert hand and is now ready for a new life episode.-H. 3 ¾” x 1 ½”, OL. 35 ½”
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63. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1880-Sperm killer whale

Estimate $600 - $900
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