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55. A Great Example of the Admired Ivory Duck Head-Ca.

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55. A Great Example of the Admired Ivory Duck Head-Ca.

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55. A Great Example of the Admired Ivory Duck Head-Ca. 1890-Large ivory handle naturalistically carved to depict a duck head, well streaked and richly colored rosewood shaft with a braided metal wire collar and a stag horn ferrule. -H. 4 ½” x 2 ½”, O.L. 38 ¾”-$1,500-$2,000

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Kimball M Sterling, Inc Appraisers- 125 West Market, Johnson City, Tn 37604.The ivory Loxodonta Africana in any cane in this auction 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 Elephant, French – Éléphant d'Afrique, Éléphant Africain, Spanish – Elefante Africano Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family ANAMILIA CHORDATA MAMMALIA PROBOSCIDEA ELEPHANTIDAE

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55. A Great Example of the Admired Ivory Duck Head-Ca.

Name: 55. A Great Example of the Admired Ivory Duck Head-Ca.
SKU: 42427113
Price: 1100 USD
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