1. Ivory Elephant Cane-Ca. 1880-Longer ivory knob carved to depict a full bodied striding elephant using its prehensile trunk for foraging, rosewood shaft with a hammered silver collar struck with worn out English hallmarks and a stag horn ferrule. The depiction takes full advantage of an intact, fine and naturalistic detail with delicate undercuts as well as of a natural, warm and emphasizing patina. Canes with elephant motifs seem generally to hold a special attraction for collectors, possibly due to the crossover appeal of association with more than one collecting field. Furthermore, the large land mammal is rich in symbolism and perhaps that also adds to the desirability of canes with elephant depictions.-H. 4 ¼” x 2 ¼”, OL. 40”-

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