Antique Cane Auction

152: Revolving Pepper Box Gun Cane-Circa 1880-Black hor

151: Horn Gun Cane-Circa 1885-A 44 cal. gun with push b

4: Courtesan Ivory Sword Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Antique Cane Auction

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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Guilloche Viennese Dress Cane-Circa 1890-The white: 25. Guilloche Viennese Dress Cane-Circa 1890-The white guilloche has hand painted bouquets of roses in a gold filigree that surrounds the handle, atop the handle is a royal amethyst surrounded by

0025: Guilloche Viennese Dress Cane-Circa 1890-The whiteEst. US$2,700-US$3,200

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Opus Dei Penitents Cane-Mid 19th Century-Massive iv: Opus Dei Penitents Cane-Mid 19th Century-Massive ivory handle with sharp thorn like projections which would cause anyone pain to grip it in any direction, massive hardwood shaft with thorn like

0026: Opus Dei Penitents Cane-Mid 19th Century-Massive ivEst. US$15,000-US$20,000Lot Passed

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Ivory Gator Cane-Late 19th Century-An ivory gator h: Ivory Gator Cane-Late 19th Century-An ivory gator handle which is detachable from the shaft, inscribed ornate gold filled collar, McLeod style carving, rich malacca shaft and an original bi-metal

0027: Ivory Gator Cane-Late 19th Century-An ivory gator hEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Ivory Dog Glove Holder-Circa 1925-A British glove h: Ivory Dog Glove Holder-Circa 1925-A British glove holder cane with two color glass eyes and ivory ears, coin silver hallmarked collar, dark malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x 2 ½", O.L.

0028: Ivory Dog Glove Holder-Circa 1925-A British glove hEst. US$300-US$500

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Ivory Sword Cane-Circa 1880-A massive ivory sword c: 29. Ivory Sword Cane-Circa 1880-A massive ivory sword cane which handle is inscribed, “C. Terrell, H. M. 32 Drt.”, inlaid mother of pearl and horn inner handle, 14 ½” three sided blued and

0029: Ivory Sword Cane-Circa 1880-A massive ivory sword cEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Candle Snuffer Cane-Circa 1900-A unique system stic: Candle Snuffer Cane-Circa 1900-A unique system stick with a bell bronze handle, attached plaque "Compliments of Enterprise B & P Co., Cinti, O.", exotic wood shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 1

0030: Candle Snuffer Cane-Circa 1900-A unique system sticEst. US$200-US$400

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Silver and Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1875-Fine overlai: Silver and Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1875-Fine overlaid silver ivory handle, ornate silver collar, ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 5" x 1 ¾", O.L. 34 ¾"-$300-$500

0031: Silver and Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1875-Fine overlaiEst. US$300-US$500

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Tiffany 18 Karat Gold Dress Cane-Early 20th Century: Tiffany 18 Karat Gold Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A signed "Tiffany & Co., 9791 Maker's 18 kt Gold", removable handle, exotic wood shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1" x 2", O.L. 36"-$1,000-$1,500

0032: Tiffany 18 Karat Gold Dress Cane-Early 20th CenturyEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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William Jennings Bryan Cane-Late 19th Century-A nic: William Jennings Bryan Cane-Late 19th Century-A nice example in fine condition, oak shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 35 ½"-$200-$300

0033: William Jennings Bryan Cane-Late 19th Century-A nicEst. US$200-US$300

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Ivory Ram Dress Cane-Dated 1901-Carved ivory handle: Ivory Ram Dress Cane-Dated 1901-Carved ivory handle, ornate sterling collar with the name "Anthony Koars", exceptional malacca shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3 ¾" x 1 ½", O.L. 33 ½"-$300-$500

0034: Ivory Ram Dress Cane-Dated 1901-Carved ivory handleEst. US$300-US$500

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Defensive Cane-Early 20th Century-Small horn handle: Defensive Cane-Early 20th Century-Small horn handle, lanyard with a brass weight weapon, small ebony shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ¾" x ¾", O.L. 32 ½"-$200-$300

0035: Defensive Cane-Early 20th Century-Small horn handleEst. US$200-US$300

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Chicken Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A finely cast: Chicken Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A finely cast gold plated chicken with ruby colored eyes, nice malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 2 ¼" x 1 ½", O.L. 35 ½"-$300-$500

0036: Chicken Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A finely castEst. US$300-US$500

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Mourning Cane-Circa 1900-A very unusual engine turn: Mourning Cane-Circa 1900-A very unusual engine turned signed and hallmarked sterling handle with a guilloche top which has an inlaid gold basket and various flowers, ebony shaft, and a bi-metal

0037: Mourning Cane-Circa 1900-A very unusual engine turnEst. US$300-US$500

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Damascene Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Extraordinar: Damascene Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Extraordinary damascene work, rich malacca shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 2 ¾" x 2 ¼", O.L. 32"-$400-$500

0038: Damascene Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-ExtraordinarEst. US$400-US$500

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Carved Ivory Elf Cane-Late 19th Century-The elf is: Carved Ivory Elf Cane-Late 19th Century-The elf is carved setting under a large mushroom, ornate gold filled collar, inlaid mother of pearl (one small piece missing) exotic wood shaft and a metal

0039: Carved Ivory Elf Cane-Late 19th Century-The elf isEst. US$400-US$600

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English Ivory Donkey Cane-19th Century-Substantial: 40 English Ivory Donkey Cane-19th Century-Substantial ivory head, silver collar engraved J. Youd, superb malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. Fine quality and great age patina. This cane is probably

0040: English Ivory Donkey Cane-19th Century-SubstantialEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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Ivory /Ebony Dog Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carved iv: Ivory /Ebony Dog Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carved ivory and ebony dog head with two color glass eyes, gilt collar, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. Original condition and patina-H. 4" x 1 ¾", O.L. 35

0041: Ivory /Ebony Dog Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carved ivEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Ivory Horses Cane-English 19th Century-Vertical ivo: Ivory Horses Cane-English 19th Century-Vertical ivory handle carved with a panel showing four horses in open grassland, reeded top and beaded framing. Makassar ebony shaft and a metal ferrule.-H. 5"

0042: Ivory Horses Cane-English 19th Century-Vertical ivoEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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Erotic Ivory Cane-French, late 19th Century-A sizea: Erotic Ivory Cane-French, late 19th Century-A sizeable ivory handle with a Pan embracing a naked Venus holding a basket of grapes on her head, malacca shaft and worn out ferrule. The depiction is

0043: Erotic Ivory Cane-French, late 19th Century-A sizeaEst. US$6,000-US$9,000

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French Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Ivory all: French Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Ivory allegorical spring basket with flowers, jeweled silver ring collar, ebony shaft and an ivory ferrule. H. 2 ¼" x 2", O.L. 38" 1500-2500

0044: French Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Ivory allEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Amazing ivory Erotic Cane-Anglo-Colonial around 186: Amazing ivory Erotic Cane-Anglo-Colonial around 1860-Unscrewing ivory top with red painted woman genitalia facing the trembling green colored, erected one of a man. H. 1 ¾" x 1 ¾", O.L. 35 ¾"

0045: Amazing ivory Erotic Cane-Anglo-Colonial around 186Est. US$3,000-US$4,000

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French Erotic Micro Carved Ivory Cane-Late 19th Cen: French Erotic Micro Carved Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-An L-shaped carved ivory handle of a nude Venus ostentatiously exposing her pulchritude, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. H. 4 x 3 ¼", O.L.35"

0046: French Erotic Micro Carved Ivory Cane-Late 19th CenEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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Erotic Folk Art Cane -Viennese 1900-Fashioned of a: Erotic Folk Art Cane -Viennese 1900-Fashioned of a gnarled branch with a finely carved beauty in the knob suggesting her female intimate part. Well aged with a dark patina and metal ferrule-H. 3 ½"

0047: Erotic Folk Art Cane -Viennese 1900-Fashioned of aEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Fancy Ivory Rabbit Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely carved: Fancy Ivory Rabbit Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely carved rabbit in the grass, personalized brass collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule.-H. 4 ¼" x 3 1/4", O.L. 35 ½" $2,000-$3,000

0048: Fancy Ivory Rabbit Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely carvedEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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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,

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Johnson City, TN 37604

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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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This auction begins at 11:00 AM Eastern time