Antique, Gun, Sword, & Erotic Canes 2012-07-28 Auction - 171 Price Results - Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 in TN
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Antique, Gun, Sword, & Erotic Canes
37. Missouri Prison Folk Art Cane-Early 20th Century-A 162. Group of Five Canes Including a Compartment Cane, 139. GAY Shotgun Cane-Ca. 1895-Horn handle, turning met
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Antique, Gun, Sword, & Erotic Canes

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

This sale begins at 11:00 am Eastern Time. Liveauctioneers list all sale on Pacific time. Our Summer 2012 event including dress, gun, sword, system, silver, gold and gold quartz etc. canes. Historical, political,ivory canes from thre centuries. A complete copy of our printed catalogue of this collection may be seen at our website Many of the canes in this auction are from private collections. One consignment has over 12 gun and sword canes, many fine carved ivory, and one very rare prison folk cane.
1. Ivory Horse Cane-20th Century-A large carved ivory : 1. Ivory Horse Cane-20th Century-A large carved ivory horse head with two color glass eyes, very high relief, signed sterling collar, large snake wood shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 5” x 1 ½” x 2
0001: 1. Ivory Horse Cane-20th Century-A large carved ivory Est. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed
SOLD
2. Stag Dress Cane-20th Century-A carved stag handle wi: 2. Stag Dress Cane-20th Century-A carved stag handle with two mice which are about to be eaten by a coiled snake, stepped thick bamboo shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 2 ½” x 3 ¼”, O.L. 37”-
0002: 2. Stag Dress Cane-20th Century-A carved stag handle wiEst. $500-$700
SOLD
3. Silver Dog Cane-Ca. 1990-A well cast sterling handle: 3. Silver Dog Cane-Ca. 1990-A well cast sterling handle with two color glass eyes, signed by Keith Cowie (one of England’s last registered silver smiths), exotic wood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 2
0003: 3. Silver Dog Cane-Ca. 1990-A well cast sterling handleEst. $300-$500
4. Ivory Turk’s Knot Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivo: 4. Ivory Turk’s Knot Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivory Turk’s knot, horn collar, ebonized shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 2” x 1 ½”, O.L. 36”
0004: 4. Ivory Turk’s Knot Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivoEst. $500-$600Lot Passed
SOLD
5. Horn Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Victorian carved horn handl: 5. Horn Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Victorian carved horn handle, signed sterling collar, faux bamboo oak shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4 ½” x 3”, O.L. 36”
0005: 5. Horn Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Victorian carved horn handlEst. $350-$500
6. Bear Ivory Cane-Dated 1894-A carved ivory handle wit: 6. Bear Ivory Cane-Dated 1894-A carved ivory handle with 8 dancing bears (in the style of William H. Beard), ornate silver British ferrule, thick malacca shaft, could be teddy bears and a bi-metal
0006: 6. Bear Ivory Cane-Dated 1894-A carved ivory handle witEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
SOLD
7. Ivory Pique Dress Cane-Ca. 1870-An ivory handle with: 7. Ivory Pique Dress Cane-Ca. 1870-An ivory handle with silver inlay and pique work, turquoise bead atop, Malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 2”, O.L. 36"
0007: 7. Ivory Pique Dress Cane-Ca. 1870-An ivory handle withEst. $800-$1,200
8. Ivory Fist Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved ivory cli: 8. Ivory Fist Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved ivory clinched fist and egg, baleen spacer, ebony shaft and a bone ferrule-H. 3 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 36”
0008: 8. Ivory Fist Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved ivory cliEst. $600-$700Lot Passed
SOLD
9. Ivory Erotic Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved Asian : 9. Ivory Erotic Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved Asian symbolic penis which is signed by a red cartouche, signed sterling collar, Malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 5 ¼” x 1 ½”, O.L. 36”
0009: 9. Ivory Erotic Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved Asian Est. $1,000-$1,500
SOLD
10. Bone Nautical Cane-Ca. 1975-A scrimshawed bone cane: 10. Bone Nautical Cane-Ca. 1975-A scrimshawed bone cane with various ships, brass collar, ebonized shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 4 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 35”
0010: 10. Bone Nautical Cane-Ca. 1975-A scrimshawed bone caneEst. $200-$300
SOLD
11. Gold Quartz and Garnet Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-A 14kt g: 11. Gold Quartz and Garnet Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-A 14kt gold handle with a gold quartz disc atop, inlaid garnets throughout the gold work, not of the Gold Rush Era, but a quality dress cane, ebony
0011: 11. Gold Quartz and Garnet Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-A 14kt gEst. $12,000-$14,000
SOLD
12. Stag Skull Cane-Ca. 1930-A carved full figured skul: 12. Stag Skull Cane-Ca. 1930-A carved full figured skull, folk art oak shaft with coiled snake and a brass ferrule-H. 2 ¼” x 2”, O.L. 35 ½”
0012: 12. Stag Skull Cane-Ca. 1930-A carved full figured skulEst. $500-$600
SOLD
13. Tobacco Snuff Cane-Ca. 1880-A horn handle which uns: 13. Tobacco Snuff Cane-Ca. 1880-A horn handle which unscrews to expose a brass compartment which holds a snuff spoon, large Malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 1”, O.L. 36”
0013: 13. Tobacco Snuff Cane-Ca. 1880-A horn handle which unsEst. $500-$600
SOLD
14. Erotic Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-An ornate ivory: 14. Erotic Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-An ornate ivory handle with a metal end cap which has “Do Not Open” engraved, by removing the end cap an erotic scene is exposed, ornate silver plated
0014: 14. Erotic Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-An ornate ivoryEst. $1,000-$1,500
SOLD
15. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1940-A carved ivory eagle with: 15. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1940-A carved ivory eagle with two color glass eyes, ornate silver collar, mahogany shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 4” x 1 ½”, O.L. 36”
0015: 15. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1940-A carved ivory eagle withEst. $700-$1,200
16. Carved Arab Cane-Early 20th Century-One piece carve: 16. Carved Arab Cane-Early 20th Century-One piece carved Arab with original lanyard, twigspur shaft and a 2 ½” iron ferrule-O.L. 35”
0016: 16. Carved Arab Cane-Early 20th Century-One piece carveEst. $500-$600Lot Passed
17. Carved Biblical Cane-Ca. 1890-A carved one piece ca: 17. Carved Biblical Cane-Ca. 1890-A carved one piece cane with original tassel, twigspur shaft and metal ferrule-O.L. 34 ½”
0017: 17. Carved Biblical Cane-Ca. 1890-A carved one piece caEst. $500-$600Lot Passed
SOLD
18. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1865-Carved walrus eagle, smal: 18. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1865-Carved walrus eagle, small silver collar, bamboo shaft and a 3” brass ferrule-H. 3 ½” x ¾”, O.L. 35”
0018: 18. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1865-Carved walrus eagle, smalEst. $400-$500
SOLD
19. Horn Horse Hoof Sword Cane-Late 19th Century-: 19. Horn Horse Hoof Sword Cane-Late 19th Century-A massive carved hoof handle with a brass shoe, ornate gold-filled collar, exotic wood shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4” x 4 ½”, O.L. 36”
0019: 19. Horn Horse Hoof Sword Cane-Late 19th Century-Est. $700-$900
SOLD
20. Porcelain Dress Cane-Late 20th Century-A modern por: 20. Porcelain Dress Cane-Late 20th Century-A modern porcelain bust of what appears to be Senior Vivian of Brazil, exotic wood shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 4” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 36”
0020: 20. Porcelain Dress Cane-Late 20th Century-A modern porEst. $200-$300
21. Silver Snake Cane-20th Century-An ornate sterling c: 21. Silver Snake Cane-20th Century-An ornate sterling casting done in the Victorian manner, cherry wood shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 4 ½” x 4”, O.L. 36”
0021: 21. Silver Snake Cane-20th Century-An ornate sterling cEst. $500-$600Lot Passed
SOLD
22. Rock Crystal Dachshund Dress Cane-Ca. 1930-A carved: 22. Rock Crystal Dachshund Dress Cane-Ca. 1930-A carved rock crystal dog with a satin and clear finish, gold dog collar with beaded heart, ornate checkered gold collar, ebony shaft and a horn
0022: 22. Rock Crystal Dachshund Dress Cane-Ca. 1930-A carvedEst. $2,500-$3,000
SOLD
23. Ivory Automated Lobster Claw Cane-Early 20th Centur: 23. Ivory Automated Lobster Claw Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved ivory handle with a spring loaded lower jaw, possibly a glove holder, small white metal collar, walnut stained bamboo shaft and a
0023: 23. Ivory Automated Lobster Claw Cane-Early 20th CenturEst. $2,000-$2,200
SOLD
24. Ivory Dragon Cane-Early 20th Century-A large ivory : 24. Ivory Dragon Cane-Early 20th Century-A large ivory handle with a coiled dragon covered by his wings, sitting in a field of skulls, hallmarked British coin silver collar, maple shaft and a horn
0024: 24. Ivory Dragon Cane-Early 20th Century-A large ivory Est. $2,000-$2,200