The Johnny Winter Cane Collection

3. Johnny Winter Rock/Roll Cane- Dated 2012- A custom

4. Johnny Winter Cane- 20th Century- A Carved folk art

15. Johnny Winter Sword Cane- Ca. 1880- A horn handle

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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The Johnny Winter Cane Collection

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

The Johnny Winter Rasin' Cane Collection: The famous rare collection of canes from the Johnny Winter estate will be sold at auction by the reputable Kimball M Sterling Inc.of Johnson City, Tennessee. The group consist of rare and unique antique and folk art canes that were carried by one of the most important musicians of our times. They will be sold on March 26th at Sterling Auction Gallery on West Market Street in Downtown Johnson CIty and the auction will be in-house and carried online at liveauctioneers.com . Some of the canes were especially made for Johnny Winter and some being antiques over 100 years old including dress and folk art canes that he personally collected for years. A special selection is an antique sword cane with a push and lock mechanism., A group of canes will be sold that appeared on classic album covers and in famous photos of the Blue/Rock legend along side the likes Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker BB King and many more. Portions of the funds from this auction will support the estates favorite charities. With this collection a group of canes from other private collectors will be offered. This auction will begin at noon Eastern time.

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49. Johnny Winter Snake Canes- 20th Century- A group of: 49. Johnny Winter Snake Canes- 20th Century- A group of three carved and decorated snake canes with an average length of 36” $250-$350 NOTE:The first 55 lots in this auction belong to the Johnny

0049: 49. Johnny Winter Snake Canes- 20th Century- A group ofEst. $250-$350

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50. Johnny Winter Shillelaghs-1900-1980- A collection: 50. Johnny Winter Shillelaghs-1900-1980- A collection of four various canes from different periods in time, all have original finish with an average length of 36” $300-$500 NOTE:The first 55 lots

0050: 50. Johnny Winter Shillelaghs-1900-1980- A collectionEst. $300-$500

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51. Johnny Winter Vertebrae Cane- Ca. 1880- A carved: 51. Johnny Winter Vertebrae Cane- Ca. 1880- A carved walnut handle, the largest vertebrae that we have seen in our history of selling canes and a metal ferrule, H.- 4” x 2” O.L.- 35 ½”

0051: 51. Johnny Winter Vertebrae Cane- Ca. 1880- A carvedEst. $250-$350

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52. Johnny Winter African Canes- 20th Century- A group: 52. Johnny Winter African Canes- 20th Century- A group of three carved African canes, warriors, snakes and zebras, A.L.- 36” $250-$350 NOTE:The first 55 lots in this auction belong to the Johnny

0052: 52. Johnny Winter African Canes- 20th Century- A groupEst. $250-$350

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53. Johnny Winter Briar Crutch- Ca. 1875- An early one: 53. Johnny Winter Briar Crutch- Ca. 1875- An early one piece briar branch which was used as a crutch, full bark shaft and a replaced ferrule. O.L.- 48” $100-$200 NOTE:The first 55 lots in this

0053: 53. Johnny Winter Briar Crutch- Ca. 1875- An early oneEst. $100-$200

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54. Johnny Winter Collection- 20th Century- A group of: 54. Johnny Winter Collection- 20th Century- A group of various folk art African and other canes, including a 50’s Lucite crook handle and a boomerang $250-$400 NOTE:The first 55 lots in this

0054: 54. Johnny Winter Collection- 20th Century- A group ofEst. $250-$400

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55. Johnny Winter Wizard Staff- Contemporary- A: 55. Johnny Winter Wizard Staff- Contemporary- A handmade wizard staff with a 3” crystal ball, inlaid rhinestone skulls and beads throughout its full bark shaft, hanging beads and feathers and a

0055: 55. Johnny Winter Wizard Staff- Contemporary- AEst. $400-$800

56. Massive Ivory Bird Cane- Ca. 1890- An expertly: 56. Massive Ivory Bird Cane- Ca. 1890- An expertly carved ivory bird, probably Japanese, ivory collar, fancy snakewood shaft and an ivory ferrule. –H. 2.5”x2 3/4 “x 6”,O.L.-36” $2500-3000

0056: 56. Massive Ivory Bird Cane- Ca. 1890- An expertlyEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed

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57. Physician’s Ivory Cane- Ca. 1890- A compartment: 57. Physician’s Ivory Cane- Ca. 1890- A compartment cane which has four of the original vials used for medicine, the center compartment is empty but probably for a small syringe, the caduceus

0057: 57. Physician’s Ivory Cane- Ca. 1890- A compartmentEst. $2,000-$2,500

58. Ivory Skull Cane- Ca. 1900- A carved ivory skull,: 58. Ivory Skull Cane- Ca. 1900- A carved ivory skull, probably English, detailed carving, large ivory collar, mahogany shaft and a black horn ferrule. H-2 ½” x 3 ½” x 2” , O.L.- 36”

0058: 58. Ivory Skull Cane- Ca. 1900- A carved ivory skull,Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

59. Memento Mori Bone Cane- Ca. 1890- An unusual: 59. Memento Mori Bone Cane- Ca. 1890- An unusual carving which is signed with small Asian characters, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. H. 1 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L.-36” $500-600 NOTE:The first 55

0059: 59. Memento Mori Bone Cane- Ca. 1890- An unusualEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

60. Bone Opera Telescope Cane- Dated 1878- An unusual: 60. Bone Opera Telescope Cane- Dated 1878- An unusual formal example of this genre for the Victorian era, a one draw brass telescope cased in bone in working condition, ornate silver plate

0060: 60. Bone Opera Telescope Cane- Dated 1878- An unusualEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

61. Tortoise Shell Opera Glasses- Ca. 1880- A pair of 3: 61. Tortoise Shell Opera Glasses- Ca. 1880- A pair of 3 ½” x 1 ¾” brass working opera glasses with tortoise shell overlay, swivel collar for adjusting the glasses, original brass wheel to

0061: 61. Tortoise Shell Opera Glasses- Ca. 1880- A pair of 3Est. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

62. Erotic Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A carved erotic: 62. Erotic Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A carved erotic couple embracing with horn inset eyes, small ivory collar, rosewood shaft and an ivory ferrule. H.-3 1/4”x 2”,O.L.-36”, $600-1000

0062: 62. Erotic Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A carved eroticEst. $600-$1,000Lot Passed

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63. Twin Ivory Horse Cane- Ca. 1880- A high relief: 63. Twin Ivory Horse Cane- Ca. 1880- A high relief carving of a pair of flowing mane race horses, two pair of two color glass eyes, ornate silver collar with a jockey riding a crop, hardwood shaft

0063: 63. Twin Ivory Horse Cane- Ca. 1880- A high reliefEst. $2,000-$3,000

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64. Hippo Dragon Cane- Ca. 1890- A fierce dragon with: 64. Hippo Dragon Cane- Ca. 1890- A fierce dragon with one red eye carved on a thick hippo tooth, ornate silver metal collar, exotic wood shaft and a metal ferrule. H.-5” x 1 ¾”, O.L.- 35”,

0064: 64. Hippo Dragon Cane- Ca. 1890- A fierce dragon withEst. $1,200-$1,600

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65. Faberge Style Dress Cane- 20th Century- A cased: 65. Faberge Style Dress Cane- 20th Century- A cased Russian ruby, diamond and enamel handle in the shape of an owl, done in the style of Faberge. The handle is marked as if it were made by the

0065: 65. Faberge Style Dress Cane- 20th Century- A casedEst. $3,000-$3,500

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66. Anti-Semitic Stag Cane- Early 20th- A well carved: 66. Anti-Semitic Stag Cane- Early 20th- A well carved handle with great original patina, copper snake collar, large malacca shaft, and a bone ferrule. H.- 5” x 3”, O.L.- 38”, $500-700 NOTE:The

0066: 66. Anti-Semitic Stag Cane- Early 20th- A well carvedEst. $500-$700

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67. Sterling Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A nice Nouveau: 67. Sterling Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A nice Nouveau sterling overlay on ivory handle, knarled wood shaft, small silver collar, and a metal ferrule. H.- 3’ x 1 ½’, O.L.- 34”, $300-500 NOTE:The

0067: 67. Sterling Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A nice NouveauEst. $300-$500

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68. Klingenthal Sword Cane-Ca. 1840-An early signed: 68. Klingenthal Sword Cane-Ca. 1840-An early signed Klingenthal 12” four sided blade with various symbols, hammered copper riveted handle, push and pull mechanism,thick malacca shaft, and a

0068: 68. Klingenthal Sword Cane-Ca. 1840-An early signedEst. $500-$800

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69. Stag Elephant Cane- 20th Century- The carved stag: 69. Stag Elephant Cane- 20th Century- The carved stag elephant is very well portioned, 19th century thick malacca shaft, and an original horn ferrule. H.-3” x 5”x 1 ½”,O.L. – 36” $500-700

0069: 69. Stag Elephant Cane- 20th Century- The carved stagEst. $500-$700

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70. Ivory French Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1890-Very large ivory: 70. Ivory French Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1890-Very large ivory handle carved to depict a Bulldog head with a folded face, protruding eyes, cut ears, and a wide open mouth with amazing, strong teeth, malacca

0070: 70. Ivory French Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1890-Very large ivoryEst. $1,000-$1,500

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71. Naughty Bludgeon Cane-Ca. 1890-A very heavy silver: 71. Naughty Bludgeon Cane-Ca. 1890-A very heavy silver plated handle, hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule.-H. 4 ½” x 2”, O.L. 37”-$400-$600 NOTE:The first 55 lots in this auction belong to the

0071: 71. Naughty Bludgeon Cane-Ca. 1890-A very heavy silverEst. $400-$600

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72. Walrus Ivory Fist & Snake Cane-19th: 72. Walrus Ivory Fist & Snake Cane-19th Century-Vertical right fist clenching a snake, ebony shaft and a stag horn ferrule. Elaborate carving -H. 4 ¼” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 38”-$700-$900 NOTE:The

0072: 72. Walrus Ivory Fist & Snake Cane-19thEst. $700-$900

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Check, ,bank wire or cash. A 23% 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. 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 or a dispute will be filed with liveauctioneers.Condition report can be addressed by a phone call or an email.We no longer ship endangered items overseas.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 your purchase to the person you choose to ship your purchase overseas..We do not do permits.International bank wire Information:INTERMEDIARY BANK CENTERSTATE BANK OF FLORIDA,NA SWIFT: CSBKUS33ABA:063116737400 INTERSTATE NORTH PARKWAY, STE 1200ATLANTA GA 30330BENEFICIARY BANK ABA: 051501299BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: FIRST COMMUNITY BANKBENEFICIARY NAME: KIMBALL STERLING INCBeneficiary Account Number: This number will be given to you if you win some bids.USA bank wire Information: First Community Bank, NA ABA 051501299 For Further Credit instructionsKimball M. Sterling, IncEscrow account-This number will be given to you if you win some bids.125 West Market St.Johnson City Tn 37604

Johnny Winter Canes Statement

All canes from the Winter estate will have his name in the title. All other canes are selected consignments from various other estates and collections.

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We do not ship ivory canes to New York, New Jersey,or California bidders. We will however deliver them to the local UPS Store for you to advise them where and how to ship. Shipping will no longer be added to your invoice.