Antique Canes and Curios 2009-09-26 Auction - 201 Price Results - Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 in TN
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79: Carved Ivory Nude Cane-Late 19th Century-Massive ca201: Pair of Sword Canes209: Bone Telescope
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Antique Canes and Curios

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Our internationally advertised Fall cane auction will include a New York Nautical Collection, A Lifetime Mid-West Collection, Canes from the Estate of Melvin L. Cummings, and many fine consignments from private collections from around the world. Sword, guns, and even a President George Washington relic. The sale of 150+ fine canes will take place in our gallery and live on the net at 11:00 a.m. This will be an offering of some of the most sought after museum pieces being offered to the world today with realistic pre-sale estimates. The 2:00 sale will be medium line canes, handles, books, photos, and much more pertaining to the field of cane collecting. A free print catalogue may be downloaded at : http://sterlingsold.com/09_2009.pdf (4.2 MB) Catalogues $20.00 U.S. and $35.00 overseas. Please email us at kimballsterling@earthlink.net, call us at 423-928-1471 or just drop us a check in the mail for the catalogue. Preview- Friday (the day before the sale) noon until 5:00 and also morning of the sale at 9:00. Also by appointment three weeks before the auction. Terms are cash or check-Mastercard or Visa . (We do not take paypal except from overseas bidders and we do not take American Express), 15% buyers fee in-house and 20% on the net. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. TFL-1915 125 W. Market Street Johnson City, Tennessee 37604 423-928-1471 www.auctionauction.com kimballsterling@earthlink.net
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Pair of American Folk Art Canes-Circa 1893 and 1921-: Pair of American Folk Art Canes-Circa 1893 and 1921-An unusual lot of one piece carved and dated canes done by the same hand. The earlier cane has many of the same features as the later cane.
0001: Pair of American Folk Art Canes-Circa 1893 and 1921-Est. US$2,200-US$2,600
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Nautical Whale Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-Early car: Nautical Whale Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-Early carved whale tooth handle, 1" silver collar, rich mahogany shaft and an iron ferrule-H. 3" x 1 ½", O.L. 34 ¾"-$500-$700
0002: Nautical Whale Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1880-Early carEst. US$500-US$700
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Nautical Whale and Tortoise Dress Cane-Late 19th Cen: Nautical Whale and Tortoise Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Large whale ivory handle, tortoise inlaid top, hardwood shaft and an early ornate brass ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 3 ¼", O.L. 35 ½"-$600-800$
0003: Nautical Whale and Tortoise Dress Cane-Late 19th CenEst. US$600-US$800
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Nautical Whale Bone and Ivory Cane-Circa 1875-Ivory: Nautical Whale Bone and Ivory Cane-Circa 1875-Ivory Tau handle with horn and baleen spacers, whale bone shaft and no ferrule. The diameter of the shaft is 7/8" at its thickest point.-H. 4 ½" x 4
0004: Nautical Whale Bone and Ivory Cane-Circa 1875-IvoryEst. US$2,500-US$3,000
Whale Ivory Dagger Cane-Circa 1860-Hexagonal ivory h: Whale Ivory Dagger Cane-Circa 1860-Hexagonal ivory handle, 1 ¾" brass collar, 12" blade with blood grooves on each side, exotic wood shaft and a 3" brass and iron ferrule-H. 1" x 2 ½", O.L. 35
0005: Whale Ivory Dagger Cane-Circa 1860-Hexagonal ivory hEst. US$700-US$1,200Lot Passed
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Inlaid Sailor Made Ivory Cane-Mid 19th Century-A mas: Inlaid Sailor Made Ivory Cane-Mid 19th Century-A massive whale ivory handle, reeded and handmade brass collar and a 3 ½" handmade brass ferrule. This architectural nautical cane has various inlay of
0006: Inlaid Sailor Made Ivory Cane-Mid 19th Century-A masEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
Nautical Whale Ivory Cane-Early 18th Century-A rare: Nautical Whale Ivory Cane-Early 18th Century-A rare sailor made "Going Ashore" cane with a carved tooth handle, hexagonal carved handle has a silver Spanish Reale inlaid in its top, two ivory
0007: Nautical Whale Ivory Cane-Early 18th Century-A rareEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
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Confederate Veterans Folk Art Alligator Cane-Dated 1: Confederate Veterans Folk Art Alligator Cane-Dated 1913-A one piece finely carved folk art gator cane which has an original inscription on its shaft. "Cut from Battle field above the Clouds 1863
0008: Confederate Veterans Folk Art Alligator Cane-Dated 1Est. US$1,100-US$1,500
Three Ball Whimsy Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-A: Three Ball Whimsy Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-A very nice example of this type of work with three paint decorated balls, probably tulip wood with a square shaft which ends in a hexagon-H. 5" x 1
0009: Three Ball Whimsy Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-AEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed
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Ivory G. A. R. Cane-Dated 1897-Ivory handle, attach: Ivory G. A. R. Cane-Dated 1897-Ivory handle, attached brass and silver ribbon which is embossed G. A. R. 31st encampment Buffalo, NY 1897, well patinated twig spur shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 1
0010: Ivory G. A. R. Cane-Dated 1897-Ivory handle, attachEst. US$600-US$700
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Thomas Jefferson Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-Th: Thomas Jefferson Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-This is a prime example of the Jefferson Cane by Craddock. It has various animals, Masonic emblem near the top, and various high relief carved
0011: Thomas Jefferson Folk Art Cane-Late 19th Century-ThEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
Sterling Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A high relief ball a: Sterling Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A high relief ball and collar, ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 2", O.L. 34 ¼"-$300-$400
0012: Sterling Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A high relief ball aEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed
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Ivory Lion and Elephant Dress Cane-Early 20th Centu: Ivory Lion and Elephant Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A very finely carved handle, silver plated copper collar, ebonized shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 1 ¼", O.L. 35"-$600-$800
0013: Ivory Lion and Elephant Dress Cane-Early 20th CentuEst. US$600-US$800
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Massive Ivory Primate Dress Cane-Circa 1925-A finel: Massive Ivory Primate Dress Cane-Circa 1925-A finely carved ivory head with two color glass eyes, half inch silver collar, massive rich malacca shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 2 ½" x 2 ½", O.L.
0014: Massive Ivory Primate Dress Cane-Circa 1925-A finelEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Tailors System Cane-Art Deco-A celluloid or French: Tailors System Cane-Art Deco-A celluloid or French Ivory paint decorated clown which has a 29" fabric ruler with nice recoil. The silver fluted collar attaches to the head in a precise way, exotic
0015: Tailors System Cane-Art Deco-A celluloid or FrenchEst. US$600-US$800
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Erotic Ivory Monkey Cane-Circa 1910-A very nicely c: Erotic Ivory Monkey Cane-Circa 1910-A very nicely carved monkey enjoying himself, gold filled ornate collar, exotic wood shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 1 ¾", O.L. 34"-$800-$1,200
0016: Erotic Ivory Monkey Cane-Circa 1910-A very nicely cEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Massive Carved Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1900-A very lar: Massive Carved Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1900-A very large and finely carved ivory head with average striations, two color glass eyes, original patina, silver collar with continental hallmarks, massive
0017: Massive Carved Ivory Dog Cane-Circa 1900-A very larEst. US$1,200-US$1,600
Carved Dog Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory dog: Carved Dog Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory dog with open mouth, two color glass eyes, large silver collar which inscribed with a G, ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 32
0018: Carved Dog Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1920-An ivory dogEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed
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Massive Silver and Ivory Horse Cane-Dated 1848-This: Massive Silver and Ivory Horse Cane-Dated 1848-This handle has wonderful silver work and two color glass eyes. The silver collar is ornately done and signed sterling, inlaid initial on the date plate
0019: Massive Silver and Ivory Horse Cane-Dated 1848-ThisEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
Ivory Feline Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A carved ivory h: Ivory Feline Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A carved ivory handle with two color glass eyes, ivory spacer, exotic wood shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 3 ¾" x 1 ½", O.L. 36"-$600-$800
0020: Ivory Feline Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A carved ivory hEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed
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Sterling Secret Compartment Cane-Circa 1890-A finel: Sterling Secret Compartment Cane-Circa 1890-A finely made signed sterling handle which has a removable top to hold your very private items, turned live oak shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 1 1/8" x 2
0021: Sterling Secret Compartment Cane-Circa 1890-A finelEst. US$400-US$600
Ivory and Silver Talon Dress Cane-Dated March 20th: Ivory and Silver Talon Dress Cane-Dated March 20th 1902-A massive carved ivory handle with a presentation signed sterling attachment, ornate signed sterling collar, ebony shaft and a bi-metal
0022: Ivory and Silver Talon Dress Cane-Dated March 20thEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
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Carved Ivory Hunchback Cane-Early 20th Century-A on: Carved Ivory Hunchback Cane-Early 20th Century-A one piece carved handle with a gentleman holding a cane, probably French, massive malacca shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 2" x 1 ½" x 3", O.L. 37
0023: Carved Ivory Hunchback Cane-Early 20th Century-A onEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Carved Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-C. 1890-This whims: Carved Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-C. 1890-This whimsical carving has Mom on the top with 8 babies playing, gold collar, honey malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 36
0024: Carved Japanese Ivory Dress Cane-C. 1890-This whimsEst. US$1,400-US$1,800