Antique Cane Auction

152: Revolving Pepper Box Gun Cane-Circa 1880-Black hor

151: Horn Gun Cane-Circa 1885-A 44 cal. gun with push b

4: Courtesan Ivory Sword Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Antique Cane Auction

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

A collection of gun, sword, folk-art, dress,gold and silver canes to be sold at auction. Many fine one of a kind pieces. There will be over 160 lots in this world class auction. Offered in this auction is a Frank Feather folk-art which has fine carving, many ivory erotic canes, systemsticks, and many more.

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Ivory Humming Bird Cane-Circa 1885-A unique ivory: Ivory Humming Bird Cane-Circa 1885-A unique ivory carving of what appears to be a sleeping humming bird, small ring metal collar, bamboo shaft and no ferrule. Robert Hoe III Collection-H. 3" x 7/8",

0121: Ivory Humming Bird Cane-Circa 1885-A unique ivoryEst. $400-$500

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Ivory Tiger Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A museum quality: Ivory Tiger Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A museum quality carving with decorative applied ink lines, two color glass eyes, large signed sterling collar, ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule. Robert Hoe III

0122: Ivory Tiger Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A museum qualityEst. $800-$1,200

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Under Hammer Gun Cane-Mid 19th Century-a nice exam: Under Hammer Gun Cane-Mid 19th Century-a nice example of this type of percussion firearm, working condition, two unreadable proof marks on the barrel and a beaded sight-H. 3" x 3 ½", O.L.

0123: Under Hammer Gun Cane-Mid 19th Century-a nice examEst. $800-$1,200

Whale Tooth Bird Nautical Cane-Circa 1880-A wonder: Whale Tooth Bird Nautical Cane-Circa 1880-A wonderful nautical presentation which includes a whale's tooth, whalebone shaft and a walrus ivory plinth, very fine condition and has a very gentle

0124: Whale Tooth Bird Nautical Cane-Circa 1880-A wonderEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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Whale's Tooth Presentation Cane-Dated 1869-Carved: 125 Whale’s Tooth Presentation Cane-Dated 1869-Carved whale’s tooth handle, large silver presentation collar, filled coin silver lanyard holes, American oak shaft and a 4" brass ferrule. (small

0125: Whale's Tooth Presentation Cane-Dated 1869-CarvedEst. $400-$600

Whale's Tooth Going Ashore Cane-Circa 1860-A carve: Whale's Tooth Going Ashore Cane-Circa 1860-A carved tooth with a mother of pearl disc atop, horn collar, natural twig spur shaft and no ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 35"-$500-$700

0126: Whale's Tooth Going Ashore Cane-Circa 1860-A carveEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

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Whale's Tooth Dice Cane-Circa 1875-A polyhedron ca: Whale's Tooth Dice Cane-Circa 1875-A polyhedron carved handle with ceiling wax inserts, nautical woven metal collar, ebony shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 1 ¼" x 1 ¾", O.L. 36 ½"-$600-$900

0127: Whale's Tooth Dice Cane-Circa 1875-A polyhedron caEst. $600-$900

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Huge Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Elephant i: Huge Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Elephant ivory handle with attractive crazing, ribbed metal collar, 1" thick ebony shaft and a 3" brass ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 3 ½", O.L. 45"-$400-$600

0128: Huge Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Elephant iEst. $400-$600

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Ivory and Gold Dress Cane-Circa 1875-The handle ha: Ivory and Gold Dress Cane-Circa 1875-The handle has gold filled strapping and end cap, ornate collar, exotic wood shaft and a 2" horn ferrule-H. 5" x 1 ½", O.L. 35"-$300-$500

0129: Ivory and Gold Dress Cane-Circa 1875-The handle haEst. $300-$500

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K.O.T.M." Dress Cane-Dated 1899-Knights of the Mac: 130 K.O.T.M." Dress Cane-Dated 1899-Knights of the Maccabees, gold filled dress cane which has an enamel medallion atop with and enamel a tent, very ornate work on the handle with four panels of

0130: K.O.T.M." Dress Cane-Dated 1899-Knights of the MacEst. $400-$600

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Ivory Turtle Cane-Circa 1940-A carved elephant ivo: Ivory Turtle Cane-Circa 1940-A carved elephant ivory turtle, gold medal collar, mahogany shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 2 ¾", O.L. 36 ½"-$400-$600

0131: Ivory Turtle Cane-Circa 1940-A carved elephant ivoEst. $400-$600

Northwest Coast Carved Stag Cane-Circa 1875-A myth: Northwest Coast Carved Stag Cane-Circa 1875-A mythological carved bird and snake, brass collar, native hardwood and a 2 ½" brass ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 34"-$1,200-$1,600

0132: Northwest Coast Carved Stag Cane-Circa 1875-A mythEst. $1,200-$1,600Lot Passed

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Folk Art Button Shoe Cane-Late 19th Century-A carv: Folk Art Button Shoe Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved and painted folk art shoe done with great detail, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4" x 2", O.L. 37"-$300-$500

0133: Folk Art Button Shoe Cane-Late 19th Century-A carvEst. $300-$500

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Porcelain Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A mint example of: Porcelain Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A mint example of a porcelain scenic cobalt dress cane, heavy Moriage work throughout, two gold metal collars, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 5 ¼", O.L.

0134: Porcelain Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A mint example ofEst. $600-$800

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Ivory Gambler's Cane-Circa 1925-An inlaid ivory di: Ivory Gambler's Cane-Circa 1925-An inlaid ivory dice, small ivory collar, ebony shaft and a very unusual ivory bullet ferrule-H. 1 3/8" x 1 3/8", O.L. 36"-$500-$700

0135: Ivory Gambler's Cane-Circa 1925-An inlaid ivory diEst. $500-$700

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Asian Silver Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A massive silve: Asian Silver Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A massive silver handle with a high relief casting of a lion chasing lambs, small silver collar, coin silver eyelets, honey malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 3" x

0136: Asian Silver Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A massive silveEst. $500-$700

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Carved Russian Ivory Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carv: Carved Russian Ivory Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carved Russian peasant lady done in great detail, ribbed ivory collar, ebony shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 3 ¼" x 1 ¼", O.L. 35 ½"-$800-$1,000

0137: Carved Russian Ivory Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carvEst. $800-$1,000

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Large Porcelain Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A cobalt dec: Large Porcelain Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A cobalt decorated portrait cane, two gold metal collars, ribbed partridge wood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 5 ½", O.L. 36"-$700-$900

0138: Large Porcelain Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A cobalt decEst. $700-$900

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Ivory Deer Dress Cane-Circa 1870-A unique high rel: Ivory Deer Dress Cane-Circa 1870-A unique high relief carved handle with a deer in its natural surroundings, pair of coin silver eyelets, rich mahogany shaft and an iron ferrule-H. 2 ¼" x 1 ½",

0139: Ivory Deer Dress Cane-Circa 1870-A unique high relEst. $800-$1,200

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Art Deco Dress Cane-Circa 1930-An unusual one piec: Art Deco Dress Cane-Circa 1930-An unusual one piece snakewood triangle shaft, silver overlaid handle and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 4 ¾" x 3 ¼", O.L. 36"-$600-$900

0140: Art Deco Dress Cane-Circa 1930-An unusual one piecEst. $600-$900

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Ivory Octopus Cane- 20th Century-A custom carving: Ivory Octopus Cane- 20th Century-A custom carving by P. Lundberg, hexagonal cherry shaft and a hexagonal ivory ferrule-H. 4 ¾" x 2", O.L. 36"-$2,000-$2,500

0141: Ivory Octopus Cane- 20th Century-A custom carvingEst. $2,200-$2,500

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Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved d: Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved dog with two color glass eyes, metal collar, ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 4" x 1 ½", O.L. 36 ½"-$500-$600

0142: Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved dEst. $500-$600

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Ivory Dog Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved ivory h: Ivory Dog Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved ivory handle with three dogs, woven leather collar, rich Malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 3" x 2 ½", O.L. 34 ½"-$600-$800

0143: Ivory Dog Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved ivory hEst. $600-$800

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Japanese Ivory Mice Cane-Late 19th Century-A preci: 144 Japanese Ivory Mice Cane-Late 19th Century-A precise carved handle done in a master’s hand, various colored glass eyes, handle is signed with Oriental characters, signed 14 karat gold collar,

0144: Japanese Ivory Mice Cane-Late 19th Century-A preciEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Johnson City, TN, United States

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Week of auction noon till 4:00, morning of the auction at 9:00 am or by appointment anytime. Please call 423-773-4073 for appointment,

125 West Market Street

Johnson City, TN 37604

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20% up to $20,000.00
20% above $20,000.00

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions Check, Echeck ,bankwire or cash. A 20% buyers premium will be added to the hammer price as part of the sale price. We reserve the right to hold purchases until the buyers checks clears if the buyer is not known by us. Paypal is accepted from international bidders only with Echeck. Credit cards are not accepted for cane purchases. Bank letter of credit is acceptable.Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly. All property is sold as is and the neither the auction company or the consignor will be responsible for descriptions, genuineness, provenance or condition of the property. No statement in the catalog made orally at the sale or otherwise shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability.We have been in business for over 20 years and intend to have another good 20 years.We have had great sucess in working out any problems that might arise. Call for a condition report or email for additional photos. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have total discretion to determine the successful bidder, in which his determination shall be final or to re-offer and resale the article in dispute. Title of the item or items purchased by the bidder will pass at the fall of the gavel according to the UCC laws. This is not an approval auction. Principal auctioneer: Kimball M. Sterling #2467. B. Elizabeth Sterling, auctioneer # 5757. Firm Kimball M Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 We do ship some in-house but we also use: Pack-N-Mail Shipping Center 1805 North Roan Street Johnson City, Tn 37601-3158 Phone: (423) 434-0063 We will also be glad to hold your purchase for pick up. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. will not be held responsible for bids not received in time for the auction or slow Internet bids. We will not be responsible for items left on our location for over 30 days. Sale will be conducted at 125 West Markert Street, Johnson City, Tennessee37604. Announcements day of the sale take precedence over pre-sale advertising. Any litigation that pertains to this auction will be conducted in the County Of Washington in Tennessee and is agreed upon by registering for this auction. Airport is the Tri-Cities Airport, which is approximately 20 miles from the gallery. Internet catalog and live bidding available at our website. Best Western Hotel: 423-282-2126. Ask for Sterling rate. Please call for condition report on sale lots or email us. We do send out multiple photos by email of any lot in the auction .By registering for this auction you accept the terms of this auction. Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction. Condition report can be addressed by a phone call or an email. We do have an import export permit and can ship legal ivory overseas. The buyer will pay cost of CITES permits, shipping to a bonded warehouse in the United States,inspection cost by wildlife agents, then shipping to the final destination. All of the cost must be paid upfront. If we ship your ivory or other protected species overseas we must do CITES permits. If you choose to have someone else ship your canes it will be up to you and the other party.As per your direction we can deliver those canes for you to another party in the United States.Canes can be carried as personal items from country to country without permits. Please visit the CITES website for information on the transportation of personal items. Our Bank wire Information: Beneficiary Bank Wells Fargo Bank, NA 1740 Broadway 2nd floor Denver, Co 80274 Beneficiary SWIFT WFBIUS6S Beneficiary customer First Community Bank, NA Beneficiary number 051501299 For Further Credit instructions Kimball M. Sterling, Inc Escrow account 125 West Market St. Johnson City Tn 37604 account number 0000404202

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We accept cash, check, or bankwire only. Kimball M. Sterling Inc had been voted Best Of Show in the National Auctioneers Association twice and have been in business for over 20 years. Our business is looking for long term relationships with our clients,

Condition

All items sell as is to the bidder. Condition of most of the items is good or better. Please email us if you would like to see more photos or a detailed report.

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Local Taxes Apply to in-state bidders

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This auction begins at 11:00 AM Eastern time