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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Ivory dog cane-French, circa 1880-A large crook ivo: Ivory dog cane-French, circa 1880-A large crook ivory handle carved with three dogs, ivory ring collar, full bark malacca shaft and a brass ferrule. Intact and with a well-aged patina.-H. 4" x 3

0025: Ivory dog cane-French, circa 1880-A large crook ivoEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Ivory Day Cane-Japanese 19th Century-Carved ivory m: Ivory Day Cane-Japanese 19th Century-Carved ivory monkey and crab on a rock in the traditional Japanese accurate detail, ebony shaft with a silver collar and a silver ferrule. H. 4 ¼" x 2 ¼",

0026: Ivory Day Cane-Japanese 19th Century-Carved ivory mEst. $800-$1,200

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Ivory Dog Cane-Most likely French, 19th Century-Ope: Ivory Dog Cane-Most likely French, 19th Century-Opera shaped ivory handle carved with a French Bulldog head at the front and a Terrier at the rear, nicely aged full bark malacca shaft, filigree

0027: Ivory Dog Cane-Most likely French, 19th Century-OpeEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Figural Ivory Cane-Japanese, late 19th Century-Vert: Figural Ivory Cane-Japanese, late 19th Century-Vertical ivory handle carved with a fierce owl on a peak above a rodent looking for protection in a cleft, snakewood shaft with a bound leather collar

0028: Figural Ivory Cane-Japanese, late 19th Century-VertEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Figural Hardstone Dress Cane-Viennese, circa 1890-S: Figural Hardstone Dress Cane-Viennese, circa 1890-Smoke quartz cat head with an engine turned and translucent blue enameled collar with applied 18 karat yellow gold laurel leaf garlands within

0029: Figural Hardstone Dress Cane-Viennese, circa 1890-SEst. $6,000-$8,000

Porcelain Dress Cane -French, late 19th Century-Fin: Porcelain Dress Cane -French, late 19th Century-Finely chased and gilt ball knob on a porcelain stem painted in bright colors after a Far-Eastern cloisonné pattern. Rosewood shaft carved with a

0030: Porcelain Dress Cane -French, late 19th Century-FinEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

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Figural Porcelain Cane-German, 19th Century-Large p: Figural Porcelain Cane-German, 19th Century-Large porcelain handle naturalistically modeled to depict the bust of Józef Antoni Poniatowski (Polish leader, general, minister of war and army chief,

0031: Figural Porcelain Cane-German, 19th Century-Large pEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Jewelry Dress Cane-Vienna late 19th Century-An Amet: Jewelry Dress Cane-Vienna late 19th Century-An Amethyst quartz knob with an elaborate and enameld silver collar of Classic Greek inspiration, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. This high end cane

0032: Jewelry Dress Cane-Vienna late 19th Century-An AmetEst. $800-$1,200

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Tiffany Presentation Gold Cane-USA, Early 20th Cent: Tiffany Presentation Gold Cane-USA, Early 20th Century-Substatntial L-shaped 18 karat yellow gold handle (over two ounces) on a full bark malacca shaft with a horn ferrule. The handle with an

0033: Tiffany Presentation Gold Cane-USA, Early 20th CentEst. $3,000-$4,000

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Figural Gold Cane-USA, last quarter of the 19th Cen: Figural Gold Cane-USA, last quarter of the 19th Century-A 18 karat yellow gold handle modeled as horse leg with a very finely engraved surface and richly chased collar on a rosewood shaft with a horn

0034: Figural Gold Cane-USA, last quarter of the 19th CenEst. $1,800-$2,500

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Horse 18kt Gold Dress Cane: Figural Gold Cane -USA, last quarter of the 19th Century-A 18 karat yellow gold handle modeled as horse head with a very finely engraved surface and plain collar with various hallmarks on an

0035: Horse 18kt Gold Dress CaneEst. $1,800-$2,500

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Tortoiseshell Dress Cane: Tortoiseshell Dress Cane London beginning of the 20th Century-A very large and well streaked tortoiseshell crook handle on a select, real malacca shaft with its 9 karat yellow gold collar

0036: Tortoiseshell Dress CaneEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Gold French Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-18 karat yellow gol: Gold French Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-18 karat yellow gold crook handle with scrolls, ebony shaft with a horn ferrule. Superb quality with some dents at the front around the engraved initials. "18K" and

0037: Gold French Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-18 karat yellow golEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Figural Ivory Cane-19th Century, most likely French: Figural Ivory Cane-19th Century, most likely French-Ivory handle carved to depict the Swiss national Hero Wilhelm Tell in Middle Ages parade dress holding his crossbow in the right hand and leaning

0038: Figural Ivory Cane-19th Century, most likely FrenchEst. $1,200-$1,600

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Spectacular Ivory Bear Cane-English, 19th Century-A: Spectacular Ivory Bear Cane-English, 19th Century-A large ivory slumbering bear handle on an ebony shaft carved with a twist and studded with ivory dot inlay and fitted with an ivory collar and

0039: Spectacular Ivory Bear Cane-English, 19th Century-AEst. $2,500-$3,500

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Jeweled Gold Feminine Cane-Most likely French, firs: Jeweled Gold Feminine Cane-Most likely French, first half of the 19th Century-Well chased 18 karat yellow gold knob embellished with a large, oval and faceted sapphire, ebony shaft and an iron

0040: Jeweled Gold Feminine Cane-Most likely French, firsEst. $900-$1,500

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Ivory Elephant Cane-English, 19th Century-A substan: Ivory Elephant Cane-English, 19th Century-A substantial ivory circus elephant balacing on a ball with an upright trunk, braided silver wire collar and a real malacca shaft with a metal ferrule.

0041: Ivory Elephant Cane-English, 19th Century-A substanEst. $2,500-$3,500

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Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The polished M: Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The polished Milord handle with natural green color and exciting mottled structure that resembles, with minimal poetic license, mountainous landscapes, ebony

0042: Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The polished MEst. $400-$600

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Ivory Rabbit Head Cane-English, last quarter of the: Ivory Rabbit Head Cane-English, last quarter of the 19th Century-Substantial ivory rabbit head with the rarely encountered upright, long ears. A fine muzzle with alluded whiskers and prominent upper

0043: Ivory Rabbit Head Cane-English, last quarter of theEst. $2,000-$3,000

Agate Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The polished Mi: Agate Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The polished Milord handle of a natural gray color and subtle foggy structure, ebony shaft with a yellow metal collar and a horn ferrule.-H. 3 ½" x 1", O.L. 37

0044: Agate Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The polished MiEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Superb Ivory Cane-French, late 19th Century-Large i: Superb Ivory Cane-French, late 19th Century-Large ivory knob carved with, what seems to be, a bacchanal scene with three Nymphs dancing with three Pans. The composition takes its cue from the Roman

0045: Superb Ivory Cane-French, late 19th Century-Large iEst. $2,500-$3,500

Toledo Dress Cane-Spain, circa 1885A remarkable L-: Toledo Dress Cane-Spain, circa 1885A remarkable L-shaped steel handle with 24 karat dense Arabesques gold-inlay in the taste of the Zoluagas from Eibar, snakewood shaft and a horn ferrule. Unused

0046: Toledo Dress Cane-Spain, circa 1885A remarkable L-Est. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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Erotic Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890, European most l: Erotic Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890, European most likely French-A museum quality carving of a nude lady, gracefully reclining on reeds with a folded right arm behind the head, exposing all the

0047: Erotic Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890, European most lEst. $5,000-$7,000

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Hardstone Dress Cane-Vienna, 19th Century-Rose quar: Hardstone Dress Cane-Vienna, 19th Century-Rose quartz round shield knob on two facetted rock crystal collars, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. Luxurious and trendy, this cane draws its dash elegance

0048: Hardstone Dress Cane-Vienna, 19th Century-Rose quarEst. $400-$500

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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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