132. Ivory Greyhound Cane-1870-A nicely carved ivory greyhound head with longer snout, folded ears and inset glass eyes, malacca shaft and a wide silver collar chased with a Gothic pattern and engraved Mr. S. Ash/Sth Norwood/1870. Long years of use and the right portion of wear to the handle with a smooth surface and warm patina combination makes it agreeable for the palm of the hand and, contrary to the ordinary, adds to its personality. Minor chip to the dogs nose and intense patina to the shaft.- H. 3 x 1 , O.L. 31 -$400-$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.