Canes-Ann/Pat Arthur Collection Noon Eastern

18. Art Deco Bat Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual .800 silver

6. Erotic Nude Snuff Cane- Ca. 1880- An unusual silver

11. Museum Quality Art Nouveau Dress Canes- Ca. 1890-

Done

Johnson City, TN, United States

Auction Details

Canes-Ann/Pat Arthur Collection Noon Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Important Canes from the Ann and Pat Arthur Collection Saturday June 18th 125 West Market Street Johnson City, Tennessee 37604 This is not your normal cane auction. Some of the best of the best that have been off the market for years. Ann and Pat were purveyors of the finest in the l970's and 80's. This is a small selection of some of the finest in the collection. Where are you going to get these today? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We will be offering about 90 canes in this collection. Rare Faberge handle in its original box once belonging to Mrs. Yule Brenner and Baron Enrico di Portanova which was purchased at Wartski in London, Rare gun canes, Porcelain bare breasted compartment cane, Narwhal, Artist system cane, the rarest of all physicians canes,Art Deco and Art Nouveau,Folk-art,Coral, plus much more. A printed catalogue is available for 25.00

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

49. Art Nouveau Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A well cast .800: 49. Art Nouveau Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A well cast .800 silver handle, probably German, ebonized shaft and a horn ferrule. H.- 4” x 1 ½” O.L.-35” $300-$500

0049: 49. Art Nouveau Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A well cast .800Est. $300-$500Lot Passed

50. Florentine Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A silver mounted: 50. Florentine Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A silver mounted handle, maybe in the shape of shells, fine ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. H- 3” x 2 ½” O.L.- 35 ½” $400-450

0050: 50. Florentine Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A silver mountedEst. $400-$450Lot Passed

Sold

51. Eagle Head Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- An unusual: 51. Eagle Head Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- An unusual P-shaped unsigned but sterling handle with a stylized eagle, various leaves and designs throughout, small unreadable hallmark, coconut wood shaft and

0051: 51. Eagle Head Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- An unusualEst. $500-$700

See Sold Price

Sold

52. Life Preserver Defensive Cane- Ca. 1885- A nice: 52. Life Preserver Defensive Cane- Ca. 1885- A nice example of this genre of canes with a 15” brass and wire woven flange within the shaft, silver metal collars, extremely hard bamboo shaft and a

0052: 52. Life Preserver Defensive Cane- Ca. 1885- A niceEst. $600-$700

See Sold Price

53. Naughty Leg Cane- Ca. 1850- A single piece wooden: 53. Naughty Leg Cane- Ca. 1850- A single piece wooden carved hardwood stick with an expert carving of a ladies leg with a gold metal bracelet and a horn ferrule. H- 4 ½” O.L.- 351/2” $1000-$1200

0053: 53. Naughty Leg Cane- Ca. 1850- A single piece woodenEst. $1,100-$1,400Lot Passed

Sold

54. Italian Pink Coral Cane- Ca. 1870-A rare and most: 54. Italian Pink Coral Cane- Ca. 1870-A rare and most desirable pink coral cane which is carved throughout in a swirls pattern, the entire handle is carved with three branches atop, five piece

0054: 54. Italian Pink Coral Cane- Ca. 1870-A rare and mostEst. $9,000-$11,000

See Sold Price

Sold

55. Silver Inlaid Eagle Cane- Ca. 1880- A most: 55. Silver Inlaid Eagle Cane- Ca. 1880- A most interesting carving of an eagle with two color glass eyes, and hand chased silver inlay, the inlay is some of the best we have ever seen on a folk art

0055: 55. Silver Inlaid Eagle Cane- Ca. 1880- A mostEst. $600-$700

See Sold Price

56. Hawk/Falcon Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1885- A high: 56. Hawk/Falcon Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1885- A high relief casting of a bird of prey perched in the kill position, unsigned sterling handle with small unreadable hallmarks, coconut wood shaft and a

0056: 56. Hawk/Falcon Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1885- A highEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

Sold

57. Horn and Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- It is our: 57. Horn and Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- It is our belief that this is a full rhino cane with a 14 karat rose gold hallmarked collar and a metal ferrule. H.- 4 ¼” x 6 ½” O.L.- 34” $2500-$3000

0057: 57. Horn and Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- It is ourEst. $2,500-$3,000

See Sold Price

58. English Gargoyle Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A most: 58. English Gargoyle Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A most unusual bearded Gargoyle with horns, attached cartouche which is signed “London L&S Styl,” hallmarked silver collar, faux bamboo exotic wood

0058: 58. English Gargoyle Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A mostEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

Sold

59. French Buggy Whip Cane- Ca. 1880- A most unusual: 59. French Buggy Whip Cane- Ca. 1880- A most unusual example which has a silver handle with a disc atop which has a pair of initials and a nine pointed crown above, there’s also an inscription on

0059: 59. French Buggy Whip Cane- Ca. 1880- A most unusualEst. $500-$700

See Sold Price

Sold

60. Cigarette System Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual system: 60. Cigarette System Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual system cane with a threaded silver twisting collar, by twisting the collar the shaft exposes a compartment for carrying one cigarette, unreadable

0060: 60. Cigarette System Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual systemEst. $500-$600

See Sold Price

Sold

61. Ebony Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A one piece ebony cane: 61. Ebony Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A one piece ebony cane with carved twig spurs and a 2” brass ferrule. O.L.- 32” $200-300

0061: 61. Ebony Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A one piece ebony caneEst. $200-$300

See Sold Price

62. Russian Snuff Box Cane- Ca. 1900- The handle is: 62. Russian Snuff Box Cane- Ca. 1900- The handle is formed from a Karelain or Masur Birch tree. Hinged door with a tortoiseshell interior, fluted silver metal collar, thick malacca shaft, metal

0062: 62. Russian Snuff Box Cane- Ca. 1900- The handle isEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

63. Shell Camera Tripod Cane- Late 19th Century- A: 63. Shell Camera Tripod Cane- Late 19th Century- A transparent tortoiseshell handle and a brass collar which can be removed to expose the mechanism of the tripod, walnut shaft with original patina

0063: 63. Shell Camera Tripod Cane- Late 19th Century- AEst. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

64. Bird Watcher’s Telescope Cane- Early 20th Century-: 64. Bird Watcher’s Telescope Cane- Early 20th Century- The handle doubles as a two draw 6” telescope in working condition, a grained leather cover wraps around the main section of the scope, by

0064: 64. Bird Watcher’s Telescope Cane- Early 20th Century-Est. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

65. Blow Gun Cane- Ca. 1890- A .32 center fire caliber: 65. Blow Gun Cane- Ca. 1890- A .32 center fire caliber defensive cane , metal handle unscrews to reveal a rubber lined mouth piece which needs some repair, by blowing into the handle the firing pin

0065: 65. Blow Gun Cane- Ca. 1890- A .32 center fire caliberEst. $1,600-$1,800Lot Passed

Sold

66. Dumonthier Gun Cane- Ca. 1890- A rare example and: 66. Dumonthier Gun Cane- Ca. 1890- A rare example and probably the best by this maker, ivory knob handle, signed brass collar, ebony wood shaft, trigger drops from collar and loading is done by

0066: 66. Dumonthier Gun Cane- Ca. 1890- A rare example andEst. $3,000-$4,000

See Sold Price

Sold

67. Horn Sword Cane- Ca. 1880- A horn mounted wizard: 67. Horn Sword Cane- Ca. 1880- A horn mounted wizard handle which appears to be rhino with various inlaid stars, ornate gold metal collar, push button 12” four sided etched dagger in fine

0067: 67. Horn Sword Cane- Ca. 1880- A horn mounted wizardEst. $1,600-$1,800

See Sold Price

Sold

68. Best Narwhal Nautical Cane- Ca- 1860- Whale’s tooth: 68. Best Narwhal Nautical Cane- Ca- 1860- Whale’s tooth mushroom knob with a 3 ½” etched silver collar, the Narwhal starts at a diameter of 1.75” tapering to the 2” metal ferrule, one of the

0068: 68. Best Narwhal Nautical Cane- Ca- 1860- Whale’s toothEst. $8,500-$10,000

See Sold Price

Sold

69. Viennese Shell Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A large: 69. Viennese Shell Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A large compressed tortoiseshell handle with a silver gilt bird wearing an enameled four leaf clover appearing to be nesting within the fluted handle, small

0069: 69. Viennese Shell Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A largeEst. $3,000-$4,000

See Sold Price

70. Nautical Stingray Cane- Ca. 1860- A rarely: 70. Nautical Stingray Cane- Ca. 1860- A rarely encountered French exotic material, made from a Dasyatis ray tail, silver handle with a filigreed initials “E.W.T” atop, two silver bands which hold

0070: 70. Nautical Stingray Cane- Ca. 1860- A rarelyEst. $4,000-$4,200Lot Passed

Sold

71. Buggy Whip Cane- Ca. 1900- A two piece 6 ft. buggy: 71. Buggy Whip Cane- Ca. 1900- A two piece 6 ft. buggy whip cane in fine working condition, the shaft holds the balance of the whip which is tipped with a lash, signed silver metal “The Patent Cane

0071: 71. Buggy Whip Cane- Ca. 1900- A two piece 6 ft. buggyEst. $600-$800

See Sold Price

Sold

72. Rare Music Stand Dog Cane- Mid 19th Century- One of: 72. Rare Music Stand Dog Cane- Mid 19th Century- One of the rarest of all system canes in fine condition, carved wood dog handle, ferrule is unscrewed from the shaft to expose the attachment for the

0072: 72. Rare Music Stand Dog Cane- Mid 19th Century- One ofEst. $4,000-$6,000

See Sold Price

View:

Auction Details

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Johnson City, TN, United States

33 Reviews

219 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

$0$10

$100$25

$500$50

$1,000$100

$5,000$200

$15,000$500

$20,000$1,000

$30,000$2,000

$50,000$5,000

$75,000$10,000

Preview

Morning of the auction at 9 am and anytime before by appointment

125 West Market Street

Johnson City, TN 37604

USA

Buyer's Premium

Terms & Conditions

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: CSBKUS33 ABA:063116737400 INTERSTATE NORTH PARKWAY, STE 1200 ATLANTA GA 30330 BENEFICIARY BANK ABA: 051501299 BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: FIRST COMMUNITY BENEFICIARY NAME: KIMBALL STERLING INC Beneficiary 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 instructions Kimball M. Sterling, Inc Escrow account-This number will be given to you if you win some bids.125 West Market St.Johnson City Tn 37604

Payment

We do not accept credit cards or Paypal but will accept your personal or business check or bank wire.

Condition Report

Most of our canes come from educated private collectors and they buy only the best. If there is any major problem with a cane in this auction we will note it in the description.

New York, New Jersey, California Bidders

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.