Fall Antique Cane Auction

205: 205. Whalebone Scrimshaw Nautical Cane-Circa 1860

183: 183. Horn Dress Cane-Circa 1900-Possibly Rhino hor

144: 144. Sporting Day Cane- Mid-19th Century-A pistol

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Fall Antique Cane Auction

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Over 200 canes and erotic carving in this presentation. Dress, sword,gun, silver and gold and much more. The erotic ivories are some of the best we have ever presented. You may see a wonderful pdf. catalogue on our website. Just Google us and you will find it.Join us for this auction

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1. African Chief's Cane-Early 20th Century-A one pie: 1. African Chief's Cane-Early 20th Century-A one piece ivory elephant's tusk with carved characters, oral legend says it was brought back from WWII from a ship's doctor, drilled eyelets, nice patina

0001: 1. African Chief's Cane-Early 20th Century-A one pieEst. $1,000-$1,200

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2. Gutta Percha Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A pisto: 2. Gutta Percha Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A pistol grip, full gutta percha handle and shaft with a metal ferrule-H. 2 ½" x 3 ½", O.L. 35 ½"-$300-$500

0002: 2. Gutta Percha Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A pistoEst. $300-$500

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3. American Flag Parade Cane-Early 20th Century-A 48: 3. American Flag Parade Cane-Early 20th Century-A 48 star American flag, wood knob handle, hardwood shaft and no ferrule-O.L. 36"-$200-$300

0003: 3. American Flag Parade Cane-Early 20th Century-A 48Est. $200-$300

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4. Remington Dog Head Style Dress Cane-Late 19th Cen: 4. Remington Dog Head Style Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A gutta percha head which looks much like the Remington gun canes, gold filled collar, ebonized shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2 ½",

0004: 4. Remington Dog Head Style Dress Cane-Late 19th CenEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

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5. Gutta Percha Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1885-A beauti: 5. Gutta Percha Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1885-A beautifully molded handle, ivory disc spacers, full gutta shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3" x 1 ½", O.L. 35 ½"-$250-$400

0005: 5. Gutta Percha Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1885-A beautiEst. $250-$400

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6. Ivory and Silver Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A c: 6. Ivory and Silver Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved ivory handle with signed sterling end cap and ornate stone work collar by a New York maker, Malacca shaft and an old horn ferrule-H. 4" x 3",

0006: 6. Ivory and Silver Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A cEst. $350-$450

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7. Gutta Percha Crook Handle-Circa 1890-A shepherd's: 7. Gutta Percha Crook Handle-Circa 1890-A shepherd's one piece gutta percha cane with a bi-metal ferrule-O.L. 33 ½"-$200-$300

0007: 7. Gutta Percha Crook Handle-Circa 1890-A shepherd'sEst. $200-$300

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8. Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved iv: 8. Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivory dog with three color glass eyes and a red gem stone for a tongue, exotic hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 2" x 2", O.L. 36 ¼"-$400-$600

0008: 8. Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivEst. $400-$600

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9. French Dieppe Carved Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely car: 9. French Dieppe Carved Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carved cherub style figure, square ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 3" x ¾", O.L. 36"-$400-$600

0009: 9. French Dieppe Carved Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carEst. $400-$600

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10. Full Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1930-A carved dress: 10. Full Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1930-A carved dress cane which is in three sections, small chip off of the swirl near the top, and no ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 2", O.L. 33"-$500-$700

0010: 10. Full Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1930-A carved dressEst. $500-$700

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11. Bronze Leda and the Swan Cane-Early 20th Centur: 11. Bronze Leda and the Swan Cane-Early 20th Century-A finely cast handle of this erotic subject matter with good patina, mahogany shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2 ¾", O.L. 37"-$500-$600

0011: 11. Bronze Leda and the Swan Cane-Early 20th CenturEst. $500-$600

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12. Indian Sword and Defensive Cane-Circa 1935-A wh: 12. Indian Sword and Defensive Cane-Circa 1935-A white bell bronze cast handle with red and green paint decoration, 20" steel blade, locking collar, mahogany shaft, mechanical brass ferrule which

0012: 12. Indian Sword and Defensive Cane-Circa 1935-A whEst. $400-$600

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13. Whimsical Ivory Pig Cane-Early 20th Century-Car: 13. Whimsical Ivory Pig Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivory pig with horn and ivory spacers, signed sterling collar, Malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 2" x 1 ¾", O.L. 36"-$500-$700

0013: 13. Whimsical Ivory Pig Cane-Early 20th Century-CarEst. $500-$700

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14. Whalebone Nautical Cane-Circa 1865-A carved ivo: 14. Whalebone Nautical Cane-Circa 1865-A carved ivory whales' tooth handle with monogrammed initials, 15/16 diameter whale bone shaft at the top, original patina and no ferrule-H. 3" x 1 ½", O.L. 42

0014: 14. Whalebone Nautical Cane-Circa 1865-A carved ivoEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

15. Folk-Art Snake Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved: 15. Folk-Art Snake Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved diamond willow branch with two miniature snakes and no ferrule-O.L. 36"-$100-$200

0015: 15. Folk-Art Snake Cane-Early 20th Century-A carvedEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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16. Ivory Crook Handle Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely car: 16. Ivory Crook Handle Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely carved ivory handle, bulbous silver collar, hardwood shaft and a 2" ivory ferrule-H. 4" x 3", O.L. 35 ½"-$300-$500

0016: 16. Ivory Crook Handle Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely carEst. $300-$500

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17. Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A two piece: 17. Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A two piece carved handle, ornate brass collar, thick malacca shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 5", O.L. 34 ½"-$400-$600

0017: 17. Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A two pieceEst. $400-$600

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18. Bull Penis Cane-Late 19th Century-As far bull p: 18. Bull Penis Cane-Late 19th Century-As far bull penises go, this is a nice one. It has a great patina, nice heavy weight and a very early 2" bi-metal ferrule-O.L. 35"-$300-$500

0018: 18. Bull Penis Cane-Late 19th Century-As far bull pEst. $300-$500

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19. Exotic Carved Ebony Head Cane-Early 20th Centur: 19. Exotic Carved Ebony Head Cane-Early 20th Century-A nicely carved Nubian ebony and ivory spacer, zebrawood shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2 ¼", O.L. 35"-$300-$500

0019: 19. Exotic Carved Ebony Head Cane-Early 20th CenturEst. $300-$500

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20. Malachite Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-An 1 1/: 20. Malachite Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-An 1 1/3" spear handle with vibrant colors, signed sterling collar, ebony shaft and never had a ferrule-O.L. 36"-$400-$600

0020: 20. Malachite Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-An 1 1/Est. $400-$600

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21. A Gardener's Truffle Cane-Circa 1880-A nice exa: 21. A Gardener's Truffle Cane-Circa 1880-A nice example with a 7" x 2" spade as the ferrule, hickory crook handle shaft and nice patina-O.L.36"-$250-$400

0021: 21. A Gardener's Truffle Cane-Circa 1880-A nice exaEst. $250-$400

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22. Ivory Reptile Cane-Circa 1900-Carved ivory hand: 22. Ivory Reptile Cane-Circa 1900-Carved ivory handle with a strange reptile atop, good patina, white metal collar, maple shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 1 3/8", O.L. 36"-$500-$1,000

0022: 22. Ivory Reptile Cane-Circa 1900-Carved ivory handEst. $500-$1,000

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23. Saw Fish Folk-Art Cane-Late 19th Century-An unu: 23. Saw Fish Folk-Art Cane-Late 19th Century-An unusual combination of fish and horn, some teeth damaged or missing as seen in the photo, great patina and no ferrule-H. 6" x 1 ¾", O.L. 33"$400-$500

0023: 23. Saw Fish Folk-Art Cane-Late 19th Century-An unuEst. $400-$500

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24. Erotic Stanhope Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved: 24. Erotic Stanhope Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved dog head with two color glass eyes, Tepliz style silver attached, Stanhope with two nude women playing on swings, massive stepped hardwood shaft

0024: 24. Erotic Stanhope Cane-Late 19th Century-A carvedEst. $800-$1,200

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Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Johnson City, TN, United States

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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 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. We now have an agent that does this for the buyer.We do not do it in-house 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. 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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This auction begins at 1:00 (10:00 Pacific) Eastern time on Saturday November 12th .