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 Horse Cane-Circa 1880-Stretched pistol grip h: Ivory Horse Cane-Circa 1880-Stretched pistol grip handle with a graceful trotting horse, malacca shaft and an ivory ferrule. The tiny horse is micro carved in a remarkable, high relief and with an

0073: Ivory Horse Cane-Circa 1880-Stretched pistol grip hEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Erotic Folk Art Cane-Continental, late 19th Century: Erotic Folk Art Cane-Continental, late 19th Century-Fashioned of a well-dressed blackthorn branch and carved with a with a seated beauty demonstratively opening her legs to show her intimate parts.

0074: Erotic Folk Art Cane-Continental, late 19th CenturyEst. $900-$1,500

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Ivory Cat Cane-Late 19th Century and most likely En: Ivory Cat Cane-Late 19th Century and most likely English-Substantial ivory handle carved with a charming cat portrait inspired by the drawings of Louis Wain, rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule. Rarely

0075: Ivory Cat Cane-Late 19th Century and most likely EnEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Figural Folk Art Cane-Viennese, 19th Century-Boxwoo: Figural Folk Art Cane-Viennese, 19th Century-Boxwood knob carved to depict a scholarly, bearded man wearing a monocle, shaft fashioned of a wild cherry branch with a metal collar and ferrule.

0076: Figural Folk Art Cane-Viennese, 19th Century-BoxwooEst. $700-$900

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Erotic Cane-Early 1900s, most likely English-Ivory: Erotic Cane-Early 1900s, most likely English-Ivory handle His on the front and Her on the back, faux sprig rosewood shaft with a white metal collar and a brass ferrule. Well used cane with an age

0077: Erotic Cane-Early 1900s, most likely English-IvoryEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Meissen Porcelain cane-German, early 1900s-Straight: Meissen Porcelain cane-German, early 1900s-Straight white porcelain handle decorated in cobalt blue with the classic, "Zwiebelmuster" onion pattern, fruitwood shaft with white metal collar and a horn

0078: Meissen Porcelain cane-German, early 1900s-StraightEst. $400-$600

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Carved Ivory Erotic Cane-Circa 1890-Very unique car: Carved Ivory Erotic Cane-Circa 1890-Very unique carved ivory handle which is delicately done in fine detail, Art Nouveau silver collar and snakewood shaft with a horn ferrule. Excessively rare and

0079: Carved Ivory Erotic Cane-Circa 1890-Very unique carEst. $3,000-$4,000

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Porcelain Dress Cane: Porcelain Dress Cane -French, late 19th Century-White Milord knob profusely painted with roses, close pored flamed rosewood shaft with a silver collar and a horn ferrule. H2” x 1”, O.L. 38”

0080: Porcelain Dress CaneEst. $400-$600

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Citrine Dress Cane: Grand Class European Dress Cane-Middle of the 19th Century-Straight and slightly tapering citrine handle accurately engraved with vertical and deepreedings bundling at the top under a half pearl in a

0081: Citrine Dress CaneEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Cazal Gold & Ivory Dress Cane: Cazal Gold & Ivory Dress Cane Paris around 1850-18 karat yellow gold end cap on a single piece, faux sprig ivory shaft with a metal collar. The shaft with a secured crack is stamped “CAZAL”.

0082: Cazal Gold & Ivory Dress CaneEst. $2,500-$3,500

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A Dual Purpose Jewelry Cane-Budapest, late 19th Cen: A Dual Purpose Jewelry Cane-Budapest, late 19th Century-Straight and tapering silver gilt and jeweled handle studded with eight rows of individually set garnets, half pearls and silver beads

0083: A Dual Purpose Jewelry Cane-Budapest, late 19th CenEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Tortoiseshell and Ivory Dress Cane-French, 19th Cen: Tortoiseshell and Ivory Dress Cane-French, 19th Century-Plain turned ivory knob on a full tortoiseshell shaft with a metal ferrule. The sizeable, straight and fluting shaft shows the valued marbled

0084: Tortoiseshell and Ivory Dress Cane-French, 19th CenEst. $1,500-$2,000

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French Rutile Quartz Dress Cane-Circa 1900-Substant: French Rutile Quartz Dress Cane-Circa 1900-Substantial rutile quartz handle also called angel hair rock crystal, cut in the shape of a snake with coiled body on grass and raised head with inset, ruby

0085: French Rutile Quartz Dress Cane-Circa 1900-SubstantEst. $3,000-$4,000

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Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1880-A wonderful carved dog he: Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1880-A wonderful carved dog head with long muzzle, beaded glass eyes, metal collar, coco palmwood shaft and a horn ferrule.-H. 2" x 1 ½", O.L. 35" $900-$1,200

0086: Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1880-A wonderful carved dog heEst. $900-$1,200

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Smoky Citrine Dress Cane-Circa 1900-The knob is fas: Smoky Citrine Dress Cane-Circa 1900-The knob is fashioned of a pure stone in a classic Milord shape and engraved with a repeating twist on the side and matching radiating pattern on the top. The

0087: Smoky Citrine Dress Cane-Circa 1900-The knob is fasEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Walrus Ivory Dog Cane-English, circa 1880-Lively ca: Walrus Ivory Dog Cane-English, circa 1880-Lively carved walrus ivory dog biting a bone, great sense of movement, fine hairy coat and inset glass eyes. Ebony shaft with a gilt collar and an ivory

0088: Walrus Ivory Dog Cane-English, circa 1880-Lively caEst. $1,200-$1,600

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Early Sword Cane-Large boxwood claw and egg handle: Early Sword Cane-Large boxwood claw and egg handle on a stepped, bamboo-like shaft with white metal collar and ferrule and a 29 ¾ in. blade with intricate engraving on both sides. The cane has all

0089: Early Sword Cane-Large boxwood claw and egg handleEst. $1,400-$1,800

Toledo Dress Cane-Spain, circa 1885-A remarkable To: Toledo Dress Cane-Spain, circa 1885-A remarkable Toledo steel knob with dense 24 karat yellow gold and silver wire Damascene work with arabesque and trellises within multiple frames, ebony shaft and

0090: Toledo Dress Cane-Spain, circa 1885-A remarkable ToEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A very large a: Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A very large and straight Japanese export elephant ivory handle carved with a composition of four monkeys and a turtle on a rock. Best Meiji tradition is apparent

0091: Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A very large aEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Gold Dress Presentation Cane-American, dated 1887-: Gold Dress Presentation Cane-American, dated 1887- A substantial gold filled Opera handle with the usual ornate decoration and an oval shield engraved "J.R.Flaningan, From his Friends, June 9th

0092: Gold Dress Presentation Cane-American, dated 1887-Est. $500-$700

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Ivory and Tortoiseshell Dog Cane-Paris, late 19th C: Ivory and Tortoiseshell Dog Cane-Paris, late 19th Century-Substantial tortoiseshell pistol grip handle with an ivory French Bulldog head inset on one side and back part on the other to give the

0093: Ivory and Tortoiseshell Dog Cane-Paris, late 19th CEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Rat Cane-Japanese, early 1900s-Well carved boxwood: Rat Cane-Japanese, early 1900s-Well carved boxwood rat on a plain turned ivory knob encircled by the long rodent tail, hardwood shaft with a horn ferrule.-H.3 ½" x 2", O.L. 37" $700-$900

0094: Rat Cane-Japanese, early 1900s-Well carved boxwoodEst. $700-$900

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English Skull Cane-Circa 1900-Carved iron wood huma: English Skull Cane-Circa 1900-Carved iron wood human skull handle on an iron wood shaft with ivory collar and ivory ferrule. A spring operated lower jaw with naturalistically inset ivory teeth

0095: English Skull Cane-Circa 1900-Carved iron wood humaEst. $1,000-$1,600

Exotic Bird Day Cane-French, shortly after 1900-Fig: Exotic Bird Day Cane-French, shortly after 1900-Figural handle fashioned of ivory and lizard skin and embellished with glass eyes, malacca shaft with an ivory ferrule. Apparently well preserved and

0096: Exotic Bird Day Cane-French, shortly after 1900-FigEst. $800-$1,000Lot 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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