70. Porcelain Indoor Cane-Circa 1890-Long cylindrical porcelain handle finely painted with a gallant scene framed by rich gold moriage on a pale purple background. The porcelain part is complimented with a substantial gilt knob and matching collar both hand chased in the Revival taste and a flamed lemonwood with a metal ferrule. Fine and beautiful French porcelain art and loaded the entire fin de siècle splendor.-H. 7 ¼” x 1 ½”, O.L. 38 ½”-$700-$900

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