"Bob" N. Kawalec Cane Collection 11am Eastern

26. Flick Stick Cane-Circa 1860-A nice early example wi

126. Gay Shotgun Gun Cane-Late 19th Century-Split buffa

88. Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory crook handle,

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"Bob" N. Kawalec Cane Collection 11am Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

The lifetime collection of Bob Kawalec will be sold at absolute auction this summer by Kimball M Sterling. Mr. Kawalec has been in discussions with us for about four years. He is well known in this field of collecting and now lives in Irvine, Ca. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe buying canes that suited his collection. He attended many early cane events and bought from dealers in Paris, Great Britain, and Germany. Many canes were purchased over a quarter of a century ago and have not been seen on the open market in many years. He has a story with each cane and he is one hell of a story teller. His system sticks are world class and his collection of dress canes range in many categories. We will auction his entire collection including canes, cases, and a very nice library. Don?t miss this event. It will be live in our gallery and live on the net. Terms- Cash or check 20% Bp.

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1. Ivory and Brass Telescope Cane-Late 19th Century-An : 1. Ivory and Brass Telescope Cane-Late 19th Century-An ivory ball handle, two draw brass telescope, leather covered, ivory and leather collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-telescope is 7 ½", H.

0001: 1. Ivory and Brass Telescope Cane-Late 19th Century-An Est. $500-$800

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2. Flute System Stick-Late 19th Century-An ornate silve: 2. Flute System Stick-Late 19th Century-An ornate silver plated handle, 12" nickel silver flute, thick malacca shaft and a 2" horn ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 2 ¼", O.L. 35 ½"-$500-$700

0002: 2. Flute System Stick-Late 19th Century-An ornate silveEst. $500-$700

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3. Gold and Diamond Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A 9 kt gold h: 3. Gold and Diamond Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A 9 kt gold handle with very minor dings and dents, 15 pt. European cut diamond, engraved cross, made by Swaine and Adeney, Malacca shaft and a horn

0003: 3. Gold and Diamond Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A 9 kt gold hEst. $400-$600

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4. Ivory and Sterling Horse Hoof Cane-Late 19th Century: 4. Ivory and Sterling Horse Hoof Cane-Late 19th Century-A realistic carved ivory handle with a signed sterling hoof, ornate signed collar, sterling inlaid lignum vitae shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4

0004: 4. Ivory and Sterling Horse Hoof Cane-Late 19th CenturyEst. $500-$1,000

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5. Ivory Rule System Cane-Late 19th Century-Ivory knob : 5. Ivory Rule System Cane-Late 19th Century-Ivory knob handle, 36" wood measuring device, thick malacca shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3 ¾" x 1 ¾", O.L. 37"

0005: 5. Ivory Rule System Cane-Late 19th Century-Ivory knob Est. $400-$600

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6. Enameled Dress Cane-Circa 1960-A nicely crafted full: 6. Enameled Dress Cane-Circa 1960-A nicely crafted full enameled shaft and handle, probably Chinese and brass ferrule-H. 5" x 5", O.L. 35"

0006: 6. Enameled Dress Cane-Circa 1960-A nicely crafted fullEst. $250-$400

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7. Harmonica Cane-Circa 1910-An original harmonica hand: 7. Harmonica Cane-Circa 1910-An original harmonica handle in working condition done in gun metal, white metal collar, honey Malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4 ¼" x 3", O.L. 34"

0007: 7. Harmonica Cane-Circa 1910-An original harmonica handEst. $500-$800

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8. Umbrella System Cane-Circa 1925-A working maple exam: 8. Umbrella System Cane-Circa 1925-A working maple example, black silk umbrella, engraved sterling collar, telescoping shaft and a horn and pike ferrule-H. 6" x 5 ¼", O.L. 34 ½"-

0008: 8. Umbrella System Cane-Circa 1925-A working maple examEst. $250-$400

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9. London Scale Cane-Late 19th Century-A bell bronze ha: 9. London Scale Cane-Late 19th Century-A bell bronze handle which has a troy weight hanging spring scale, large bell bronze collar, ebonized shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 4" x 3", O.L. 37"

0009: 9. London Scale Cane-Late 19th Century-A bell bronze haEst. $400-$600

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10. Flashlight System Stick-Circa 1925-A malacca and ba: 10. Flashlight System Stick-Circa 1925-A malacca and bakelite flashlight cane, bakelite collar and a horn ferrule-H. 5" x 6", O.L. 36"

0010: 10. Flashlight System Stick-Circa 1925-A malacca and baEst. $350-$550

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11. French Watch Cane-Mid 20th Century-A gold-filled pu: 11. French Watch Cane-Mid 20th Century-A gold-filled push button spring handle, Barillet watch, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ¼" x 2 ½", O.L. 34"

0011: 11. French Watch Cane-Mid 20th Century-A gold-filled puEst. $400-$700

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12. French Flute Cane-Circa 1870-Engraved brass handle,: 12. French Flute Cane-Circa 1870-Engraved brass handle, small brass collar, metal upper shaft with 6 key holes, worn paint decorated lower shaft with no ferrule-H. 1 ¼" x 1 ½", O.L. 32"-

0012: 12. French Flute Cane-Circa 1870-Engraved brass handle,Est. $300-$500

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13. Opium Pipe Cane-Mid 20th Century-A nickel and woode: 13. Opium Pipe Cane-Mid 20th Century-A nickel and wooden pipe system cane, alternating wood spools and spacers, and a nickel ferrule which unscrews-H. 4" x 1", O.L. 35"

0013: 13. Opium Pipe Cane-Mid 20th Century-A nickel and woodeEst. $300-$500

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14. Lawn Bowling Cane-Dated 1923-An original wood and i: 14. Lawn Bowling Cane-Dated 1923-An original wood and ivory ball, fluted sterling collar, exotic wood shaft and no ferrule-H. 2" x 2", O.L. 33"

0014: 14. Lawn Bowling Cane-Dated 1923-An original wood and iEst. $300-$500

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15. Group of Eight Canes Including World’s Fair Map, Fo: 15. Group of Eight Canes Including World’s Fair Map, Folk Art and German Hiking Canes Etc. in various condition.

0015: 15. Group of Eight Canes Including World’s Fair Map, FoEst. $250-$400

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16. Thirty Nine Star American Flag System Cane-Early 20: 16. Thirty Nine Star American Flag System Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved ball handle with a copper Pegasus atop, cotton American flag, white metal collar, hollow maple shaft and a white metal

0016: 16. Thirty Nine Star American Flag System Cane-Early 20Est. $400-$600

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17. Indian Sword Cane-20th Century-A wood and bone hand: 17. Indian Sword Cane-20th Century-A wood and bone handle, ornate brass collar, 23" blade, ebonized shaft and a stopper ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 3 ¼", O.L. 34"

0017: 17. Indian Sword Cane-20th Century-A wood and bone handEst. $150-$300

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18. Horn "Man in the Moon Cane"-Early 20th Century-A ca: 18. Horn "Man in the Moon Cane"-Early 20th Century-A carved horn handle, ornate engraved brass collar, partrigewood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 2 ½" x 3 ½", O.L. 37"

0018: 18. Horn "Man in the Moon Cane"-Early 20th Century-A caEst. $400-$600

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19. Pewter Erotic Nude Cane-Early 20th Century-A well c: 19. Pewter Erotic Nude Cane-Early 20th Century-A well cast pewter handle of a reclining nude, brass collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 3" x 3", O.L. 34 ½"

0019: 19. Pewter Erotic Nude Cane-Early 20th Century-A well cEst. $300-$500

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20. Sterling Shaving Brush System Cane-Early 20th Centu: 20. Sterling Shaving Brush System Cane-Early 20th Century-A British hallmarked handle and brush, horsehair bristles in fine condition, very thick malacca shaft and a 2 ¼" horn ferrule-H. 1" x 3",

0020: 20. Sterling Shaving Brush System Cane-Early 20th CentuEst. $500-$1,000

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21. Fishing Pole System Cane-Early 20th Century-A white: 21. Fishing Pole System Cane-Early 20th Century-A white metal top and collar, cane makes a 9 foot fishing pole, bamboo shaft and a white metal ferrule-H. 1 ¼" x 3/8", O.L. 36"

0021: 21. Fishing Pole System Cane-Early 20th Century-A whiteEst. $200-$300

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22. Ivory Kris Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A unique carved Fa: 22. Ivory Kris Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A unique carved Far Eastern handle, ivory collar, exotic wood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 3 ¼" x 2 ¼", O.L. 37"

0022: 22. Ivory Kris Dress Cane-Circa 1885-A unique carved FaEst. $600-$900

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23. Asian Bone Dress Cane-Circa 1935-A full bone dress : 23. Asian Bone Dress Cane-Circa 1935-A full bone dress cane which has various animals and foliage carved and then painted with India ink, an Asian man holding a dog and an original brass ferrule-O.L.

0023: 23. Asian Bone Dress Cane-Circa 1935-A full bone dress Est. $400-$700

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24. India Sword Cane-Circa 1885-A horn and bone handle : 24. India Sword Cane-Circa 1885-A horn and bone handle with a brass lion atop, 23" blade, brass collar, exotic wood shaft and a brass and iron ferrule-H. 5" x 1 ¼", O.L. 35"

0024: 24. India Sword Cane-Circa 1885-A horn and bone handle Est. $300-$500

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Any time by appointment. Friday June 8th Noon till 5:00 Morning of sale at 9:00am

125 West Market Street

Johnson City, TN 37604

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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, Not regular PayPal 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 success 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 in our gallery in Johnson City Tennessee. 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 a professional contact 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 up front to the CItES shipper 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 CITES permits must be done. 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. We do charge to ship to the permitter. Our Bank wire Information: Beneficiary Bank Wells Fargo Bank, NA 1740 Broadway 2nd floor Denver, Co 80274 SWIFT WFBIUS6S Beneficiary customer First Community Bank, NA ABA 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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Sale time-11:00am Eastern

This auction begins at 11:00 Eastern We also have in-house ,absentee and phone bidding. You can see a great copy of the printed catalogue at: http:www.auctionauction.com