31. Ivory Lion Head Cane-ca. 1890-substantial Ivory - Aug 29, 2015 | Kimball M. Sterling Inc. Tfl-1915 In Tn
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31. Ivory Lion Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivory

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31. Ivory Lion Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivory
31. Ivory Lion Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivory
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31. Ivory Lion Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivory lion head with power and imposing appearance, mighty jaws and superb, curly mane. Wide silver collar profusely hand chased and engraved with scrolls on both sides of a blank cartouche and struck with obscured London hallmarks, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule.-H. 3” x 2 ½”, O.L. 35 ¾”-$1,000-$1,500
Condition
The ivory Loxodonta Africana in this cane complies with pre-cites and the Endangered Species Act 1973 which are currently the law in the United States. It is our opinion that this cane was made before 1973 and the ivory has not been repaired or altered. Each lot in this auction is in our opinion legal to sell in the USA except in states that have restrictions. Please check your state law.Species Authority:(Blumenbach, 1797)Common Name(s):English–African ElephantFrench–Éléphant d'Afrique, Éléphant AfricainSpanish–Elefante AfricanoKingdomPhylumClassOrderFamilyANIMALIACHORDATAMAMMALIAPROBOSCIDEAELEPHANTIDAENo new law is in effect for ivory that complies with the ESA.
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31. Ivory Lion Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivory

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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Starting Price $700
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