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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Erotic Stanhope Cane-Circa 1885-A single shaved bla: 49 Erotic Stanhope Cane-Circa 1885-A single shaved blackthorn branch with an Native American Chief with glass eyes, the handle has four different French nude Stanhope’s, full frontal nudes and

0049: Erotic Stanhope Cane-Circa 1885-A single shaved blaEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Ivory Erotic Cane-French, 19th Century-Elongated iv: Ivory Erotic Cane-French, 19th Century-Elongated ivory knob with faceted stem and widening circular top engraved with a humorous depiction of a male member. Malacca shaft and a bone ferrule. H. 4 ½"

0050: Ivory Erotic Cane-French, 19th Century-Elongated ivEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Early Dual Purpose Cane-French, 18th Century-Reclin: Early Dual Purpose Cane-French, 18th Century-Reclined siren silver handle set with red coral on a malacca shaft with Baroque silver collar and a metal ferrule. The hinged head unfolds to reveal a

0051: Early Dual Purpose Cane-French, 18th Century-ReclinEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Fine Dress Cane-French, 19th Century-A well proport: Fine Dress Cane-French, 19th Century-A well proportioned and matt gilt knob with a widening round top decorated in the Empire style, deep black ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. Marked FIX-H 2" x 1

0052: Fine Dress Cane-French, 19th Century-A well proportEst. US$800-US$1,200

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French Theater Cane -Second half of the 19th Centur: French Theater Cane -Second half of the 19th Century-An ivory handle with a rose on a cylindrical stem, rosé gold ring collar and a malacca shaft with a metal ferrule. H. 5 ¾" x 2", O.L. 37"

0053: French Theater Cane -Second half of the 19th CenturEst. US$1,000-US$1,600Lot Passed

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Hardstone Dress Cane -Circa 1910-Rock crystal handl: Hardstone Dress Cane -Circa 1910-Rock crystal handle with a beautiful natural frozen structure, ebony shaft , silver collar and horn ferrule-H. 2 ¾" x 1", O.L. 38 ¼" $600-$800

0054: Hardstone Dress Cane -Circa 1910-Rock crystal handlEst. US$600-US$800

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Ivory Fantasy Hog Cane -19th Century-A finely carve: Ivory Fantasy Hog Cane -19th Century-A finely carved elephant ivory fantasy visions of a "sausaged" hog in the amusing Dickensian taste . Wild cherry branch shaft ,silver collar and iron ferrule. -L.

0055: Ivory Fantasy Hog Cane -19th Century-A finely carveEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Polished ball: Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Polished ball handle with natural blood red color, rosewood shaft, grooved metal color and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ½" x 1 ½", O.L. 34 ½" $400-$600

0056: Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Polished ballEst. US$400-US$600

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Large German Ivory Fish Cane-Ca. 1890-Carved ivory: Large German Ivory Fish Cane-Ca. 1890-Carved ivory pike on waves done in a master's hand, ebony shaft , silver collar marked 800 in a half-moon and a white metal ferrule.-H. 4 ¾" x 2", O.L. 34"

0057: Large German Ivory Fish Cane-Ca. 1890-Carved ivoryEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Scrimshaw Marine Cane -Dated 1842-Scrimshaw whale t: 58 Scrimshaw Marine Cane -Dated 1842-Scrimshaw whale tooth knob with a detailed whaling panel, monogrammed LS and inscribed Ship Rochester on an ebony shaft with brass ferrule in original condition.

0058: Scrimshaw Marine Cane -Dated 1842-Scrimshaw whale tEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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Physician Ivory Cane-England 19th Century-A tall an: Physician Ivory Cane-England 19th Century-A tall and tapering ivory handle carved with a coiled snake, malacca shaft and an ivory ferrule. High relief .-H. 8 ½" x ¾", O.L. 35 ¾" $1,200-$1,800

0059: Physician Ivory Cane-England 19th Century-A tall anEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Animals Folk Art Cane -Early 20th Century-Hardwood: Animals Folk Art Cane -Early 20th Century-Hardwood L-handle with a deep detailed coiled snake, frog and grasshopper, oak branch shaft with a metal ferrule. -H. 7 1/2" x 5 3/4", O.L. 35 3/4" $400-$800

0060: Animals Folk Art Cane -Early 20th Century-HardwoodEst. US$400-US$800

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Fabergé Style Figural Hardstone Cane-Russian 1900-K: Fabergé Style Figural Hardstone Cane-Russian 1900-Kascholong milky white opal little bear, silver laurel leaf collar, real malacca shaft with eyelets and a metal ferrule. Exceedingly rare and

0061: Fabergé Style Figural Hardstone Cane-Russian 1900-KEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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Viennese Nephrite Dress Cane Circa 1910-A Spinach g: Viennese Nephrite Dress Cane Circa 1910-A Spinach green jade in an elongated, plain and fluting shape with a round top, gilt collar, an ebony shaft and a brass ferrule-H 3 ¾" x ¾", O.L. 33

0062: Viennese Nephrite Dress Cane Circa 1910-A Spinach gEst. US$500-US$800

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Ivory Piqué Cane-C. 1695-An original and early Engl: Ivory Piqué Cane-C. 1695-An original and early English cane with large ivory piqué handle, original malacca and a metal ferrule-H3 ¾" x 1 ½", O.L. 36" $1,500-$2,000

0063: Ivory Piqué Cane-C. 1695-An original and early EnglEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Persian Mullah Cane-Mid 19th Century-Entirely cover: Persian Mullah Cane-Mid 19th Century-Entirely covered with dense metal and ivory micro mosaics building geometrical Oriental patterns-H. 5 ¾ x 4 ¼", O.L. 34 ½" $600-$800

0064: Persian Mullah Cane-Mid 19th Century-Entirely coverEst. US$600-US$800

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Ivory Piqué Pomander Cane -English 18th Century-Siz: Ivory Piqué Pomander Cane -English 18th Century-Sizeable ivory handle with fine piqué decoration , original malacca with a metal collar and matching ferrule. The handle unscrews to show a deep

0065: Ivory Piqué Pomander Cane -English 18th Century-SizEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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English Ivory Memento Mori-Victorian, mid-19th Cent: English Ivory Memento Mori-Victorian, mid-19th Century-A substantial and well carved ivory human skull ,pepper bamboo shaft , white metal collar and iron ferrule. -H. 3 ½" x 2 ½", O.L. 36 ¼"

0066: English Ivory Memento Mori-Victorian, mid-19th CentEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Staghorn Viennese Cane-19th Century-A carved portra: Staghorn Viennese Cane-19th Century-A carved portrait of a man with an exaggerated long nose wearing a square monocle and hat on a stepped partridge shaft with silver collar. -H. 3 ¾" x 3 ¼", O.L.

0067: Staghorn Viennese Cane-19th Century-A carved portraEst. US$800-US$1,500

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Mephistopheles Ivory Dress Cane-French 19th Century: Mephistopheles Ivory Dress Cane-French 19th Century-Ivory crook handle carved with the symptomatic horn face, applied 18 karat gold initials, ebony shaft and a ivory ferrule. Outstanding quality.-H.

0068: Mephistopheles Ivory Dress Cane-French 19th CenturyEst. US$1,500-US$2,200

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Allegorical Ivory Cane - Circa1850-Massive ivory he: Allegorical Ivory Cane - Circa1850-Massive ivory head of Dante Alighieri with his trademark cowl and wreath. Full bark malacca ,turned ivory collar and a metal ferrule. -H. 3 ¼" x 2 ¼", O.L. 37"

0069: Allegorical Ivory Cane - Circa1850-Massive ivory heEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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English Ivory Owl Cane- Late 19th Century-Well carv: English Ivory Owl Cane- Late 19th Century-Well carved, large and beautiful nocturnal bird with a prey in its claws, pepperwood shaft , white metal collar and ferrule.-H. 3 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L. 37"

0070: English Ivory Owl Cane- Late 19th Century-Well carvEst. US$1,600-US$2,000

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Opal Dress Cane- Circa 1910-A hardstone knob which: Opal Dress Cane- Circa 1910-A hardstone knob which seems to be a boulder opal , gilt collar, a snakewood shaft and a horn ferrule-H 3" x 1 ¼", O.L. 37" $500-$800

0071: Opal Dress Cane- Circa 1910-A hardstone knob whichEst. US$500-US$800

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Brigg Sword Cane-Late 19th Century-Grooved silver c: Brigg Sword Cane-Late 19th Century-Grooved silver cap, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. There is an 11" square, jeweled and etched Brigg and 555 triple five blade with a friction lock. Mint

0072: Brigg Sword Cane-Late 19th Century-Grooved silver cEst. 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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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.

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This auction begins at 11:00 AM Eastern time