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181. Ivory Snake Cane- Ca. 1890- A large elephant ivory

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181. Ivory Snake Cane- Ca. 1890- A large elephant ivory

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181. Ivory Snake Cane- Ca. 1890- A large elephant ivory handle with a ferocious snake with a glass eye, ornate gold filled collar, exotic wood shaft and a 2 ½” metal ferrule- H- 4 ¼” x 1 ¾” O.L- 36 ¼” $900-$1200

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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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181. Ivory Snake Cane- Ca. 1890- A large elephant ivory

Name: 181. Ivory Snake Cane- Ca. 1890- A large elephant ivory
SKU: 42427239
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,200

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