Private Cane Collection Auction

89: Early Sword Cane-Large boxwood claw and egg handle

71: Ivory Erotic Cane-London Hallmarks 1902-Large ivory

6: Globe and Sundial Ivory Cane-English, 19th Century-T

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Private Cane Collection Auction

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

A collection of fine canes and walking sticks including dres, sword, gold, folk and all types of canes.

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Nautical Sailor's Knott Cane-Circa 1860-A very nice: Nautical Sailor's Knott Cane-Circa 1860-A very nice example of this type of work, handle and shaft entirely covered by various macramé knots and weave patterns, brass ferrule. In superb, all

0001: Nautical Sailor's Knott Cane-Circa 1860-A very niceEst. $800-$1,200

Nautical Formal Cane-American19th Century-A carved s: Nautical Formal Cane-American19th Century-A carved sperm whale tooth in classic plain L-shape, baleen and sperm whale tooth spacers and an ebony shaft with a sperm whale tooth ferrule. Traditional

0002: Nautical Formal Cane-American19th Century-A carved sEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

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Art Deco Shagreen Cane-French, beginning of the 20th: Art Deco Shagreen Cane-French, beginning of the 20th Century-Large "Galluchat" or shagreen crook handle on a rosewood shaft with flush set ivory collar and an ivory ferrule. Full of character, this

0003: Art Deco Shagreen Cane-French, beginning of the 20thEst. $800-$1,200

American Wild West Cane-19th Century-Ebony and ivory: American Wild West Cane-19th Century-Ebony and ivory handle inspired by a revolver grip, hardwood shaft with a metal collar and missing ferrule. Rarely encountered cane with few dents in keeping with

0004: American Wild West Cane-19th Century-Ebony and ivoryEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Staff Cane-English, first half of the 19th Century-A: Staff Cane-English, first half of the 19th Century-A straight silver and horn handle (most likely Rhino Horn) on an ebonized hardwood shaft with a metal ferrule. The silver top finely engraved with

0005: Staff Cane-English, first half of the 19th Century-AEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Globe and Sundial Ivory Cane-English, 19th Century-T: Globe and Sundial Ivory Cane-English, 19th Century-Terrestrial globe cane accurately carved in scrimshaw technique with the continents and the oceans and their related appellations. The globe is

0006: Globe and Sundial Ivory Cane-English, 19th Century-TEst. $2,000-$3,000

Commemorative Marine Cane-Dated 1861-Ivory handle in: Commemorative Marine Cane-Dated 1861-Ivory handle in classic Opera shape carved with a whale on one side and a shield inscribed J.W.R 1861. on the other. There is an anchor on the front and a star on

0007: Commemorative Marine Cane-Dated 1861-Ivory handle inEst. $1,200-$2,000Lot Passed

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Marine Vertebrae Cane-Anglo-Colonial, early 20th Cen: Marine Vertebrae Cane-Anglo-Colonial, early 20th Century-A superior, hardly encountered specimen of the classic shark vertebrae cane with a solid blond tortoiseshell handle and engraved metal collar.

0008: Marine Vertebrae Cane-Anglo-Colonial, early 20th CenEst. $400-$600

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Marine Wood Cane-Single piece ebony cane with a subs: Marine Wood Cane-Single piece ebony cane with a substantial knob elaborately fashioned in an octagonal configuration with a steel top and embellished with two larger panels of marine ivory

0009: Marine Wood Cane-Single piece ebony cane with a subsEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Marine Ivory Cane-English, first half of the 19th C: Marine Ivory Cane-English, first half of the 19th Century-Ivory right hand with integral frilled collar clenching a ball, Stepped partridge with a brass ferrule. Great feel of age. The theme of the

0010: Marine Ivory Cane-English, first half of the 19th CEst. $800-$1,200

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Spectacular Material Cane-New England, circa 1850-T: Spectacular Material Cane-New England, circa 1850-Turned and carved ivory handle with a shaft made of a reptile spine with matching baleen collar and ferrules. The passage of time it had endured adds

0011: Spectacular Material Cane-New England, circa 1850-TEst. $1,600-$2,500

Great Marine Cane-New England, circa 1850-Turned an: Great Marine Cane-New England, circa 1850-Turned and carved ivory handle on a single piece baleen shaft with a metal ferrule. Hardly encountered in the widespread marine repertoire, this cane

0012: Great Marine Cane-New England, circa 1850-Turned anEst. $1,600-$2,500Lot Passed

Whalebone Nautical Cane-New England, circa 1865-A c: Whalebone Nautical Cane-New England, circa 1865-A coquille nut knob with whale bone inlay, 15/16 diameter whale bone shaft at the top, straight and of the best dense, ivory like material. Whaler's

0013: Whalebone Nautical Cane-New England, circa 1865-A cEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Early Telescope Cane-18th Century, signed "C. WEST,: Early Telescope Cane-18th Century, signed "C. WEST, LONDON"-Powerful one draw telescope with clear viewing, original engraved metal cap and wood veneered brass body and a metal ferrule. Great feel of

0014: Early Telescope Cane-18th Century, signed "C. WEST,Est. $2,000-$3,000

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Whalebone Nautical Cane-New England, circa 1865-A l: Whalebone Nautical Cane-New England, circa 1865-A long and tapering sperm whales' tooth ivory handle turned with multiple rings and set at the top with an abalone shield on a whale bone shaft with a

0015: Whalebone Nautical Cane-New England, circa 1865-A lEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Intimate Games Whip Cane-Most Likely French, late 1: Intimate Games Whip Cane-Most Likely French, late 19th Century-Bone handle carved with an interwoven, basket-like pattern on a Malacca shaft with a horn ferrule. The top of the handle unscrews to

0016: Intimate Games Whip Cane-Most Likely French, late 1Est. $1,500-$2,000

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Flick Stick Cane-19th Century-An ivory knobbed mala: Flick Stick Cane-19th Century-An ivory knobbed malacca cane with a metal ferrule with an ejecting almost 6" angular, partly faceted and beautifully etched, spike blade with locking feather and a

0017: Flick Stick Cane-19th Century-An ivory knobbed malaEst. $1,200-$2,000

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Silver Day Cane-German, circa 1900-Large silver Ope: Silver Day Cane-German, circa 1900-Large silver Opera handle modeled, heavy cast and finely chased in a wood bark look on an ebonized hardwood shaft with a metal ferrule. The handle is struck with

0018: Silver Day Cane-German, circa 1900-Large silver OpeEst. $600-$800

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Marine Ivory Dragon Cane-19th Century-Large walrus: Marine Ivory Dragon Cane-19th Century-Large walrus ivory handle with a dragon-like, mythical animal head, ebony shaft and a silver collar. The overall appearance and the proportions of the handle

0019: Marine Ivory Dragon Cane-19th Century-Large walrusEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Top Rate Sword Cane-fashioned in a discreet and inc: Top Rate Sword Cane-fashioned in a discreet and inconspicuous dark bamboo look with a simple crook handle and with a metal ferrule. 27" long, wide and ornate engraved steel blade, inscribed on one

0020: Top Rate Sword Cane-fashioned in a discreet and incEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Great Ivory Elephant Cane-English, 19th Century-An: Great Ivory Elephant Cane-English, 19th Century-An ivory circus elephant seated with a long trunk hanging between the front paws. Unusual fine detail to the face with tiny eyes, skin and tail. Ebony

0021: Great Ivory Elephant Cane-English, 19th Century-AnEst. $2,500-$3,500

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Silver Fox Day Cane-Vienna, last quarter of the 19t: Silver Fox Day Cane-Vienna, last quarter of the 19th Century-Large silver crook handle modeled, heavy cast, finely chased and engraved with a fox on the curve and a cub on the vertical stem, stepped

0022: Silver Fox Day Cane-Vienna, last quarter of the 19tEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Elephant Mascot Cane-French, ending 19th Century-Gr: Elephant Mascot Cane-French, ending 19th Century-Green bloodstone also called heliotrope knob carved as an elephant, malacca shaft with a slim and riffled gilt collar and bronze ferrule. The

0023: Elephant Mascot Cane-French, ending 19th Century-GrEst. $2,000-$3,000

Ivory Three Stallion Heads Cane-London, dated 1918-: Ivory Three Stallion Heads Cane-London, dated 1918-Large ivory handle carved with three stallion heads beside one another, well dressed full bark malacca shaft with an ivory ferrule and silver collar

0024: Ivory Three Stallion Heads Cane-London, dated 1918-Est. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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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 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 the MGM Hotel in the Kimball Sterling Skyloft inLas Vegas Nv.. 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. Internet catalog and live bidding , also in-house. 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 assiciate with an import export permit and he 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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All items sell as is to the bidder. Condition of most of the items is good or better. I could grade all of these coins and most of you would not agree so take a good look. There are a few coins people in this area that might help you for a fee. Please email me and I will put you in touch.This is an absolute auction with no reserves. Better yet come to the auction and look for yourself.

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