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 Hand and Bird Cane-English, 19th Century-Figu: Ivory Hand and Bird Cane-English, 19th Century-Figural elephant ivory handle carved in the shape of a bird resting in a right hand. Malacca shaft, bound leather collar and a brass ferrule. Superb

0049: Ivory Hand and Bird Cane-English, 19th Century-FiguEst. $1,500-$2,000

Ivory & Ebony Art Deco Cane-Circa 1920, most likely: Ivory & Ebony Art Deco Cane-Circa 1920, most likely French-Figural ivory and ebony handle on a deep black ebony shaft with staghorn ferrule. It is a timeless classic with clean lines from the last of

0050: Ivory & Ebony Art Deco Cane-Circa 1920, most likelyEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

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Ivory Nude Cane-English, late 19th Century-Fine gra: Ivory Nude Cane-English, late 19th Century-Fine grained elephant ivory Opera handle carved with a reclining nude on each side, light bleached malacca shaft with sliver collar and an ivory ferrule.

0051: Ivory Nude Cane-English, late 19th Century-Fine graEst. $3,000-$4,000

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Ivory Three Monkeys Cane-19th Century, possibly Par: Ivory Three Monkeys Cane-19th Century, possibly Paris-Large ivory ball handle naturalistically carved with three monkeys squatting side by side to depict the Asian saying "See no evil, Hear no

0052: Ivory Three Monkeys Cane-19th Century, possibly ParEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Blackman Cane-19th Century-Large Siam horn handle p: Blackman Cane-19th Century-Large Siam horn handle portraying a Blackman's with ivory teeth and glass eyes, hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule. Good carving in a substatial size and with a great

0053: Blackman Cane-19th Century-Large Siam horn handle pEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-This J: Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-This Japanese straight and tapering turned handle has a flowering twig and a group of insects which are masterfully carved and decorated on the side

0054: Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-This JEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Japanese Carved Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-Elepha: Japanese Carved Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-Elephant ivory figure of a tempel attendant in ritual attire performing his prayers, elaborately carved ivory plinth collar and a malacca shaft with a

0055: Japanese Carved Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-ElephaEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Ivory Wilde Life Cane-Circa 1890, possibly English-: Ivory Wilde Life Cane-Circa 1890, possibly English-Elephant ivory handle with a lion peering at a coiled snake on a multiple layer hardwood shaft with a metal ferrule. There are secure cracks to

0056: Ivory Wilde Life Cane-Circa 1890, possibly English-Est. $600-$900

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Ivory Zouave Cane-Early 19th Century-Impressive han: Ivory Zouave Cane-Early 19th Century-Impressive handle with an Oriental bust on an elaborate baroque plinth, slender real malacca with a silver collar and metal ferrule. Great carving in exceptional

0057: Ivory Zouave Cane-Early 19th Century-Impressive hanEst. $3,000-$4,000

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Aventurine Quartz Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Sub: Aventurine Quartz Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Substantial shimmering green aventurine quartz French handle with a silver collar and a dark stained fruitwood shaft with a brass ferrule.-H. 3" x 1

0058: Aventurine Quartz Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-SubEst. $500-$800

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Ivory Pierrot Cane-Sizeable ivory head with a smili: Ivory Pierrot Cane-Sizeable ivory head with a smiling face, frill collar and bonnet, full bark malacca shaft with silver collar and a horn ferrule. This cane epitomizes the visual qualities of the

0059: Ivory Pierrot Cane-Sizeable ivory head with a smiliEst. $1,800-$2,500

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Hardstone Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-The polished: Hardstone Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-The polished ball handle with a crystallized structure and of varigated red and black colors probably being a variety of the mineral corundum (ruby), metal

0060: Hardstone Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-The polishedEst. $400-$500

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English Sword Cane-Substantial ivory pistol grip sh: English Sword Cane-Substantial ivory pistol grip shaped handle with floral Art Nouveau carving on a well-dressed malacca shaft with a gilt ring collar and a horn ferrule. 27 ½" long high grade,

0061: English Sword Cane-Substantial ivory pistol grip shEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Ivory Horse Cane-19th Century-An elephant ivory gra: Ivory Horse Cane-19th Century-An elephant ivory grazing horse on an ebonized hardwood shaft with a metal ferrule. The noble animal is naturalistically rendered with narrowing legs, arched back with

0062: Ivory Horse Cane-19th Century-An elephant ivory graEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Viennese Dagger Cane-Circa 1880-Stretching silver k: Viennese Dagger Cane-Circa 1880-Stretching silver knob with Baroque decorations on a Malacca shaft with a silver ferrule. The cane opens at the touch of a button 6 1/2 in. from the top in a silver

0063: Viennese Dagger Cane-Circa 1880-Stretching silver kEst. $1,200-$1,600

Ivory Wild Animals Cane-Circa 1890-A long elephant: Ivory Wild Animals Cane-Circa 1890-A long elephant ivory handle carved on the stem with an elephant and on the top with the head of a lion with mother-of-pearl inlay in the eyes, rosewood shaft and a

0064: Ivory Wild Animals Cane-Circa 1890-A long elephantEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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Erotic Ivory Ball Cane-Ca. 1880-This is one of the: Erotic Ivory Ball Cane-Ca. 1880-This is one of the best carvings that we have seen in this style. The two very daring scenes within the sphere are expertly carved with extraordinary facial

0065: Erotic Ivory Ball Cane-Ca. 1880-This is one of theEst. $5,000-$7,000

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A Refined Erotic Cane-Continental, 19th Century-L s: A Refined Erotic Cane-Continental, 19th Century-L shaped ivory handle carved in low relief with an erotic scene embedded in a large S above an escutcheon with two initials. The remarkably intricate

0066: A Refined Erotic Cane-Continental, 19th Century-L sEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Victorian Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1870-Ivory leg wit: Victorian Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1870-Ivory leg with frilled underpants and garter and boots emphasized with baleen inlay, full bark malacca shaft with a slim ivory collar and a brass ferrule.

0067: Victorian Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1870-Ivory leg witEst. $1,800-$2,800

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Ivory & Gold Mildly Erotic Cane-English, late 19th: Ivory & Gold Mildly Erotic Cane-English, late 19th Century-Ivory handle suggestively carved as female organ, stepped malacca shaft with 18 karat yellow gold collar and an iron ferrule. Intact and

0068: Ivory & Gold Mildly Erotic Cane-English, late 19thEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Ivory Erotic Cane-French, late 19th Century-Ivory b: Ivory Erotic Cane-French, late 19th Century-Ivory ball carved with a naked couple twined together in an erotic embrace on a stepped partrige shaft with personalized, wrapping silver collar and metal

0069: Ivory Erotic Cane-French, late 19th Century-Ivory bEst. $3,000-$4,000

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Silver Art Nouveau Cane-European 1900-Large silver: Silver Art Nouveau Cane-European 1900-Large silver Derby handle with a different flower composition on each side, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. The fluid treatement of the flowers epitomizes many

0070: Silver Art Nouveau Cane-European 1900-Large silverEst. $700-$900

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Ivory Erotic Cane-London Hallmarks 1902-Large ivory: Ivory Erotic Cane-London Hallmarks 1902-Large ivory handle showing the lower part of a woman's body with long and crossed legs. A short and belted skirt covers her intimate parts at the front to

0071: Ivory Erotic Cane-London Hallmarks 1902-Large ivoryEst. $3,000-$4,000

Feminine Dress Cane-Vienna dated 23, 6, 1901-L-shap: Feminine Dress Cane-Vienna dated 23, 6, 1901-L-shaped silver handle with applied floral elements in the Wiener Werkstätten taste with trendsetting, modernistic Art Nouveau design. The handle with

0072: Feminine Dress Cane-Vienna dated 23, 6, 1901-L-shapEst. $800-$1,200Lot 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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