123 Ivory Cat Head Cane-Ca. 1880-Large ivory ball knob carved with the portrait of a cat, engine turned silver collar with feathery engraved initials and a Malacca shaft with a stag horn ferrule. The portrait is distinguished by two large eyes, a pair of upwards extending, prominent ears and long whiskers and is possibly inspired by the drawings of Louis Wain. In any case, the cane aged well and with an emphasizing, rich and warm toned patina. -H. 2 ¼” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 35 ¾”-$900-$1,200

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