96. Ivory cat Cane-Ca. 1890-Large ivory handle with the portrait of a cat at the front extending in a longer hand rest in the shape of its paw. Well streaked rosewood shaft with a plain silver collar and a horn ferrule. The portrait shows a lovable haired feline head with a stretching tongue while the paw clearly displays a comfortable fluidity and the claws sheathed with the skin and fur around the toe pads. Distinguished by a wonderful emotionality and a feline which seems to have personality, the ergonomically shaped handle was obviously used over a longer period and shows the right amount of wear and grown patina to increase its appeal and not diminish its value.- H. 5” x 1 ½”, O.L. 37 ¾”-$1,200-$1,600

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.