Antique Cane Auction 2011-04-16 Auction - 169 Price Results - Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 in TN
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152: Revolving Pepper Box Gun Cane-Circa 1880-Black hor151: Horn Gun Cane-Circa 1885-A 44 cal. gun with push b4: Courtesan Ivory Sword Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

A collection of gun, sword, folk-art, dress,gold and silver canes to be sold at auction. Many fine one of a kind pieces. There will be over 160 lots in this world class auction. Offered in this auction is a Frank Feather folk-art which has fine carving, many ivory erotic canes, systemsticks, and many more.
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Ivory and Silver Pique Dress Cane-Late 17th Century-: Ivory and Silver Pique Dress Cane-Late 17th Century-An original pique handle with carved eyelets, scalloped coin silver collar, thick ebony shaft and a 3" bi-metal ferrule. Early damage atop but it
0001: Ivory and Silver Pique Dress Cane-Late 17th Century-Est. US$1,500-US$2,500
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Confederate Soldier Folk Cane-Circa 1870-A very nice: 2. Confederate Soldier Folk Cane-Circa 1870-A very nicely carved one piece handle with two color glass eyes, the bill of the kewpie has early damage and parts missing, ivory collar, twig spur shaft
0002: Confederate Soldier Folk Cane-Circa 1870-A very niceEst. US$300-US$500
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Ivory and Gold Dog Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A carved iv: Ivory and Gold Dog Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A carved ivory dog with two color glass eyes, belt buckle 14 karat dog collar, 14 karat monogram shaft collar, signed "Watson Brothers", exotic wood shaft and
0003: Ivory and Gold Dog Dress Cane-Circa 1900-A carved ivEst. US$600-US$900
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Courtesan Ivory Sword Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved: Courtesan Ivory Sword Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved ivory tiger handle, ornate gold filled collar, push button locking mechanism with a 9" four sided engraved blade, malacca shaft and a brass
0004: Courtesan Ivory Sword Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carvedEst. US$500-US$800
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Carved Amber Dog Dress Cane-Art Deco-The carved head: Carved Amber Dog Dress Cane-Art Deco-The carved head has ivory and horn eyes, ornate signed German silver collar, hardwood shaft and a silver ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 1 ½", O.L. 34 ½"-$400-$700
0005: Carved Amber Dog Dress Cane-Art Deco-The carved headEst. US$400-US$700
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Ivory Fist and Snake Sword Cane-Circa 1870-A nicely: Ivory Fist and Snake Sword Cane-Circa 1870-A nicely carved fist and snake, two coin silver collars, a four sided 27" blade, faux bamboo partridge wood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 1 ½", O.L.
0006: Ivory Fist and Snake Sword Cane-Circa 1870-A nicelyEst. US$500-US$1,000
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Ivory Thousand Face Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A: Ivory Thousand Face Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A fine example of this genre, British Hallmarked coin silver collar (J.H., and the date mark for 1911), exotic snake wood shaft and a brass
0007: Ivory Thousand Face Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-AEst. US$700-US$1,000
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Art Deco Dress Cane Collection-Circa 1930-These thre: 8. Art Deco Dress Cane Collection-Circa 1930-These three examples include one triangle cane and two square canes, two with gold collars and one with a silver collar, ebonized shafts and horn
0008: Art Deco Dress Cane Collection-Circa 1930-These threEst. US$700-US$1,000
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Nautical Going Ashore Cane-Mid 18th Century-A whimsi: 9. Nautical Going Ashore Cane-Mid 18th Century-A whimsical example with an ivory handle which has a 6 pointed star atop and inlaid baleen, small silver collar, the shaft is an Oryx antelope horn
0009: Nautical Going Ashore Cane-Mid 18th Century-A whimsiEst. US$1,200-US$1,800
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Carved Dog Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved iv: Carved Dog Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved ivory dog with two color glass eyes, silver belt buckle collar, tiger maple shaft and a shell casing ferrule-H. 3" x 2 ½", O.L. 36"-$400-$600
0010: Carved Dog Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved ivEst. US$400-US$600
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William Cooper's Sword Cane-Circa 1850-Cooper also: William Cooper’s Sword Cane-Circa 1850-Cooper also known as “Vanderdecken” was a British yachtsman who wrote many books about the art of yachting. The silver handle has an engraving atop with
0011: William Cooper's Sword Cane-Circa 1850-Cooper alsoEst. US$1,200-US$1,800
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Silver and Gold Dress Cane-Dated 1885-A very unique: Silver and Gold Dress Cane-Dated 1885-A very unique, handmade silver and gold handle, stepped bamboo shaft and a very unique silver and gold ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 1", O.L. 34 ½"-$400-$600
0012: Silver and Gold Dress Cane-Dated 1885-A very uniqueEst. US$400-US$600
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Samurai Style Dress Cane-Circa 1875-This cane is in: Samurai Style Dress Cane-Circa 1875-This cane is in the style of a Samurai sword with a gold filled handle, large gold filled monogram attached, flattened malacca shaft and a bi-metal 2 ½"
0013: Samurai Style Dress Cane-Circa 1875-This cane is inEst. US$400-US$600
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Brig Sterling Sword Cane-Hallmarked 1906-A plainly: Brig Sterling Sword Cane-Hallmarked 1906-A plainly hallmarked and signed handle and collar, four-sided 28" blade signed "T. Brigs and Sons", bamboo shaft and a copper ferrule-H. 1 ¼" x 1 ¾", O.L.
0014: Brig Sterling Sword Cane-Hallmarked 1906-A plainlyEst. US$600-US$900
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Sterling Secret Compartment Dress Cane-Early 20th C: Sterling Secret Compartment Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A signed sterling handle with a hinged end cap, monogram from the American maker "P. H. Locklin and Sons", exotic wood shaft and a bi-metal
0015: Sterling Secret Compartment Dress Cane-Early 20th CEst. US$500-US$800
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Oryx and Silver Dress Cane-Victorian-A coin silver: Oryx and Silver Dress Cane-Victorian-A coin silver end cap which is attached to the full horn and it has a brass ferrule (horn has split on one side near the top)-H. 2" x 1 ¼", O.L. 34"-$300-$400
0016: Oryx and Silver Dress Cane-Victorian-A coin silverEst. US$300-US$400
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Tiger's Eye Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A very ni: Tiger's Eye Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A very nice specimen with rolled gold mounts and collar, snake wood shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 1 ¾", O.L. 34"-$800-$1,200
0017: Tiger's Eye Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A very niEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Carved Dog Cane-Circa 1880-A very nicely carved han: Carved Dog Cane-Circa 1880-A very nicely carved handle which is attached to an octagonal tiger maple shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 6" x 3 ½", O.L. 36"-$400-$600
0018: Carved Dog Cane-Circa 1880-A very nicely carved hanEst. US$400-US$600
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Wood Character Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved woo: Wood Character Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved wooden head which could be anybody but has to be somebody, hardwood shaft and no ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 3", O.L. 37"-$300-$400
0019: Wood Character Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved wooEst. US$300-US$400
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Guilloche Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The handle: Guilloche Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The handle has a silver disc atop and a solid silver collar, some damage to the enamel, ebonized shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 2 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 36"-$300-$400
0020: Guilloche Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-The handleEst. US$300-US$400
Presentation Dress Cane-Dated 1886-A very ornate, m: Presentation Dress Cane-Dated 1886-A very ornate, massive layered gold dress handle in excellent condition, ebonized hardwood shaft, monogrammed "To Father from his son Abe 1886", and a bi-metal
0021: Presentation Dress Cane-Dated 1886-A very ornate, mEst. US$600-US$700Lot Passed
Half Sword Cane-Circa 1865-This rare and extremely: Half Sword Cane-Circa 1865-This rare and extremely difficult to acquire sword cane has an ornate English silver handle, a rattan shaft which separates in the center to expose a 4 sided 10”
0022: Half Sword Cane-Circa 1865-This rare and extremelyEst. US$1,600-US$1,800Lot Passed
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Decorative Knobkerrie Cane-Late 19th Century-A heav: Decorative Knobkerrie Cane-Late 19th Century-A heavy silver handle well modeled and chased in the shape of an "Old Archer", beautiful engraved silver collar, rosewood shaft and a red horn ferrule-H.
0023: Decorative Knobkerrie Cane-Late 19th Century-A heavEst. US$1,200-US$1,500
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French Jade Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A fabulous 1.5" d: . French Jade Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A fabulous 1.5” diameter jade ball with a surrounding of blue sapphires in gold mounts, tested 18 karat gold collar, ebony shaft and a 1” bi-metal ferrule, the
0024: French Jade Dress Cane-Circa 1880-A fabulous 1.5" dEst. US$1,700-US$2,000

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Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Johnson City, TN, United States
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Week of auction noon till 4:00, morning of the auction at 9:00 am or by appointment anytime. Please call 423-773-4073 for appointment,
125 West Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
USA
Buyer's Premium
  • 20% up to US$20,000.00
  • 20% above US$20,000.00
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions Check, Echeck ,bankwire or cash. A 20% 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. Paypal is accepted from international bidders only with Echeck. Credit cards are not accepted for cane 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 sucess 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 do ship some in-house but we also use: Pack-N-Mail Shipping Center 1805 North Roan Street Johnson City, Tn 37601-3158 Phone: (423) 434-0063 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 at 125 West Markert Street, Johnson City, Tennessee37604. 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. Airport is the Tri-Cities Airport, which is approximately 20 miles from the gallery. Internet catalog and live bidding available at our website. Best Western Hotel: 423-282-2126. Ask for Sterling rate. 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. Condition report can be addressed by a phone call or an email. We do have an import export permit and can ship legal ivory overseas. The buyer will pay cost of CITES permits, shipping to a bonded warehouse in the United States,inspection cost by wildlife agents, then shipping to the final destination. All of the cost must be paid upfront. If we ship your ivory or other protected species overseas we must do CITES permits. If you choose to have someone else ship your canes it will be up to you and the other party.As per your direction we can deliver those canes for you to another party in the United States.Canes can be carried as personal items from country to country without permits. Please visit the CITES website for information on the transportation of personal items. Our Bank wire Information: Beneficiary Bank Wells Fargo Bank, NA 1740 Broadway 2nd floor Denver, Co 80274 Beneficiary SWIFT WFBIUS6S Beneficiary customer First Community Bank, NA Beneficiary number 051501299 For Further Credit instructions Kimball M. Sterling, Inc Escrow account 125 West Market St. Johnson City Tn 37604 account number 0000404202
 
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We accept cash, check, or bankwire only. Kimball M. Sterling Inc had been voted Best Of Show in the National Auctioneers Association twice and have been in business for over 20 years. Our business is looking for long term relationships with our clients,
 
Condition
All items sell as is to the bidder. Condition of most of the items is good or better. Please email us if you would like to see more photos or a detailed report.
 
Taxes
Local Taxes Apply to in-state bidders
 
Sale time
This auction begins at 11:00 AM Eastern time