A New York Cane Collection -11:00 Eastern

2: Extraordinary Presentation Cane. C. 1860- An unusual

12: Erotic Ivory Penis Cane- Late 19th Century- A finel

126: Two Nautical Canes- C 1865- Seeing these together,

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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A New York Cane Collection -11:00 Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

A life time collection of antique canes including ivory, silver, gold, swords, political, folk-art, Ronson lighter cane, and much more.

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Two Bone Dress Canes- Early 20th Century- A pair of: Two Bone Dress Canes- Early 20th Century- A pair of carved canes which appear to have been carved by the same hand, ornate metal collars, hardwood shafts and no ferrules. Bird is 1 ¾" x 4" and dog

0049: Two Bone Dress Canes- Early 20th Century- A pair ofEst. US$200-US$400

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Carved Folk-Art Duck- Early 20th Century- A one pie: Carved Folk-Art Duck- Early 20th Century- A one piece carved duck with cross-hatching throughout the entire shaft and no ferrule. O.L. 34" $250-$350

0050: Carved Folk-Art Duck- Early 20th Century- A one pieEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

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Erotic Gadget Cane- C. 1870- An unusual carved wood: Erotic Gadget Cane- C. 1870- An unusual carved wood handle with an automation button in the rear. By pressing the button, the ladies face disappears and a nude female appears with a waist down view.

0051: Erotic Gadget Cane- C. 1870- An unusual carved woodEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Folk-Art Dog Cane- Dated 1898- A stylized carved ha: Folk-Art Dog Cane- Dated 1898- A stylized carved handle, partially carved shaft with "Almond Rogers, 1898," fine condition and no ferrule. H. 3 ¾" x 1 ½" O.L. 33" $600-$900

0052: Folk-Art Dog Cane- Dated 1898- A stylized carved haEst. US$600-US$900See Sold Price

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Double Ivory Horse Cane- Victorian- A carved ivory: Double Ivory Horse Cane- Victorian- A carved ivory handle with inset eyes, ornate gold filled handle attachment, mahogany shaft and horn ferrule. H. 5 ¼" x 2 ¾" O.L. 35" $1200-$1500

0053: Double Ivory Horse Cane- Victorian- A carved ivoryEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

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William Jennings Bryan- Dated 1896- A nice silver p: William Jennings Bryan- Dated 1896- A nice silver plate example of this president campaign cane, a hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule. H. 3 ¼" x 2" O.L. 37" $200-$300

0054: William Jennings Bryan- Dated 1896- A nice silver pEst. US$200-US$300

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Folk-Art Vampire Cane- C.1910- Nicely carved handle: Folk-Art Vampire Cane- C.1910- Nicely carved handle which in on a natural hardwood twig shaft. H 3 ¾" x 2" O.L. 36" $200-$300

0055: Folk-Art Vampire Cane- C.1910- Nicely carved handleEst. US$200-US$300See Sold Price

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Two Ivory Dress Canes- Victorian-A silver and gold: Two Ivory Dress Canes- Victorian-A silver and gold filled end cap pair of canes, one with a malacca shaft and the other bamboo, silver collar has British hallmarks and dents on both end caps, one has

0056: Two Ivory Dress Canes- Victorian-A silver and goldEst. US$300-US$500

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Scrimshaw Cane- C.1870- A whale tooth ivory handle,: Scrimshaw Cane- C.1870- A whale tooth ivory handle, natural shaved branch shaft and a bi-metal ferrule. H 1 ½" x 2 ½" O.L. 35 ½" $250-$350

0057: Scrimshaw Cane- C.1870- A whale tooth ivory handle,Est. US$250-US$350

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Ronson De-Light Lighter Cane- First half of 20th Ce: Ronson De-Light Lighter Cane- First half of 20th Century- The best of the best! This is the top of the line of system sticks found today. It is in very fine condition with a butterscotch bakelite

0058: Ronson De-Light Lighter Cane- First half of 20th CeEst. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

Two Diamond Willow Canes- Late 19th Century- One ha: Two Diamond Willow Canes- Late 19th Century- One has a stylized carved eagle handle with foliage carvings and the other has a nice cackle finish throughout. The eagle has a brass ferrule and the

0059: Two Diamond Willow Canes- Late 19th Century- One haEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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Political Jugate Cane- dated 1892- We have never se: Political Jugate Cane- dated 1892- We have never seen this one and do no know who the politicians are. The banner says "Our Choice 1892", petite bamboo crutch and no ferrule. O.L. 34" $300-$400

0060: Political Jugate Cane- dated 1892- We have never seEst. US$300-US$400

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Two MicMac Native American Canes- Both with decorat: Two MicMac Native American Canes- Both with decorations as seen in the photos and one is signed on the rear Mt. Clemens, Michigan. One has a rubber stopper and the other no ferrule. Average length is

0061: Two MicMac Native American Canes- Both with decoratEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Two Snake Canes- Early 20th Century- On has early p: Two Snake Canes- Early 20th Century- On has early paint and the other has early varnish, no ferrules, and damage to one of a snake's head. O.L length is 32" and 36" $250-$350

0062: Two Snake Canes- Early 20th Century- On has early pEst. US$250-US$350

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Diamond Willow Snake Cane- C. 1900-Cane has a beaut: Diamond Willow Snake Cane- C. 1900-Cane has a beautiful bubbled varnished surface, two green painted snakes, and no ferrule. O.L. 35" $200-$400

0063: Diamond Willow Snake Cane- C. 1900-Cane has a beautEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Native American Folk-Art- C. 1920- A pair of unusua: Native American Folk-Art- C. 1920- A pair of unusual Native American canes with nice carving and original paint. Both have original finish and are in nice condition. Average O.L. 36" $350-$500

0064: Native American Folk-Art- C. 1920- A pair of unusuaEst. US$350-US$500

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Two Folk-Art Canes- Early 20th Century- Two nicely: Two Folk-Art Canes- Early 20th Century- Two nicely carved American folk art canes which may best be explained by viewing the photo of this lot. Average O.L. 34" $250-$350

0065: Two Folk-Art Canes- Early 20th Century- Two nicelyEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

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Presidential Campaign Cane- Dated 1976- A Jimmy car: Presidential Campaign Cane- Dated 1976- A Jimmy carter peanut handle which still retains 99% of it's original paint, hardwood shaft, and a lead ferrule. H. 5 ½" x 1 ½" O.L.35" $250-$350

0066: Presidential Campaign Cane- Dated 1976- A Jimmy carEst. US$250-US$350

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Horn Fetlock Dress Cane- C. 1880. Carved horn handl: Horn Fetlock Dress Cane- C. 1880. Carved horn handle, ornate silver collar, malacca shaft and a brass handle. H 5" x 1 ¼" O.L. 36" $300-$400

0067: Horn Fetlock Dress Cane- C. 1880. Carved horn handlEst. US$300-US$400

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Folk-Art Puzzle Cane- Early 20th Century- You could: Folk-Art Puzzle Cane- Early 20th Century- You could be the first one to take the handle apart and put it back together in years if you buy this cane! It has a fully carved oak shaft and no ferrule.

0068: Folk-Art Puzzle Cane- Early 20th Century- You couldEst. US$300-US$400

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Troy Valve Advertising Cane- Early 20th Century- An: Troy Valve Advertising Cane- Early 20th Century- An unusual advertising cane which has a cast handle with the name Ross Valve Company Troy, NY, exotic wood shaft and a metal ferrule. H 3" x 2 ¾"

0069: Troy Valve Advertising Cane- Early 20th Century- AnEst. US$400-US$500

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Pitcairn Island Cane- Mid 20th Century- A not so ty: Pitcairn Island Cane- Mid 20th Century- A not so typical island cane which is signed by the maker Dave Brown, inlayed eyes, exotic wood shaft and no ferrule. H 5" x 2 ¼" $200-$300

0070: Pitcairn Island Cane- Mid 20th Century- A not so tyEst. US$200-US$300

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Bird and Butterfly Folk-Art Cane- Mid 20th Century-: Bird and Butterfly Folk-Art Cane- Mid 20th Century- A one piece carved shepherds crook with two large butterflies and a bird, walnut shaft and metal ferrule. O.L. 35" $200-$300

0071: Bird and Butterfly Folk-Art Cane- Mid 20th Century-Est. US$200-US$300

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Carved Folk-Art Cane- C. 1890- A carved head which: Carved Folk-Art Cane- C. 1890- A carved head which remotely appears to look like B. Andrews with a mustache, large snake, pelicans, fish, guns, and dog, The cane has some damage to the gun but in

0072: Carved Folk-Art Cane- C. 1890- A carved head whichEst. US$400-US$600

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Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Johnson City, TN, United States

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