Fall Antique Cane Auction 2011-11-12 Auction - 215 Price Results - Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 in TN
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205: 205. Whalebone Scrimshaw Nautical Cane-Circa 1860183: 183. Horn Dress Cane-Circa 1900-Possibly Rhino hor144: 144. Sporting Day Cane- Mid-19th Century-A pistol
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Fall Antique Cane Auction

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Over 200 canes and erotic carving in this presentation. Dress, sword,gun, silver and gold and much more. The erotic ivories are some of the best we have ever presented. You may see a wonderful pdf. catalogue on our website. Just Google us and you will find it.Join us for this auction
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1. African Chief's Cane-Early 20th Century-A one pie: 1. African Chief's Cane-Early 20th Century-A one piece ivory elephant's tusk with carved characters, oral legend says it was brought back from WWII from a ship's doctor, drilled eyelets, nice patina
0001: 1. African Chief's Cane-Early 20th Century-A one pieEst. US$1,000-US$1,200
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2. Gutta Percha Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A pisto: 2. Gutta Percha Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A pistol grip, full gutta percha handle and shaft with a metal ferrule-H. 2 ½" x 3 ½", O.L. 35 ½"-$300-$500
0002: 2. Gutta Percha Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A pistoEst. US$300-US$500
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3. American Flag Parade Cane-Early 20th Century-A 48: 3. American Flag Parade Cane-Early 20th Century-A 48 star American flag, wood knob handle, hardwood shaft and no ferrule-O.L. 36"-$200-$300
0003: 3. American Flag Parade Cane-Early 20th Century-A 48Est. US$200-US$300
4. Remington Dog Head Style Dress Cane-Late 19th Cen: 4. Remington Dog Head Style Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A gutta percha head which looks much like the Remington gun canes, gold filled collar, ebonized shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2 ½",
0004: 4. Remington Dog Head Style Dress Cane-Late 19th CenEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed
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5. Gutta Percha Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1885-A beauti: 5. Gutta Percha Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1885-A beautifully molded handle, ivory disc spacers, full gutta shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3" x 1 ½", O.L. 35 ½"-$250-$400
0005: 5. Gutta Percha Naughty Leg Cane-Circa 1885-A beautiEst. US$250-US$400
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6. Ivory and Silver Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A c: 6. Ivory and Silver Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved ivory handle with signed sterling end cap and ornate stone work collar by a New York maker, Malacca shaft and an old horn ferrule-H. 4" x 3",
0006: 6. Ivory and Silver Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A cEst. US$350-US$450
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7. Gutta Percha Crook Handle-Circa 1890-A shepherd's: 7. Gutta Percha Crook Handle-Circa 1890-A shepherd's one piece gutta percha cane with a bi-metal ferrule-O.L. 33 ½"-$200-$300
0007: 7. Gutta Percha Crook Handle-Circa 1890-A shepherd'sEst. US$200-US$300
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8. Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved iv: 8. Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivory dog with three color glass eyes and a red gem stone for a tongue, exotic hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 2" x 2", O.L. 36 ¼"-$400-$600
0008: 8. Ivory Dog Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivEst. US$400-US$600
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9. French Dieppe Carved Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely car: 9. French Dieppe Carved Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carved cherub style figure, square ebony shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 3" x ¾", O.L. 36"-$400-$600
0009: 9. French Dieppe Carved Cane-Circa 1890-A nicely carEst. US$400-US$600
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10. Full Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1930-A carved dress: 10. Full Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1930-A carved dress cane which is in three sections, small chip off of the swirl near the top, and no ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 2", O.L. 33"-$500-$700
0010: 10. Full Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1930-A carved dressEst. US$500-US$700
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11. Bronze Leda and the Swan Cane-Early 20th Centur: 11. Bronze Leda and the Swan Cane-Early 20th Century-A finely cast handle of this erotic subject matter with good patina, mahogany shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2 ¾", O.L. 37"-$500-$600
0011: 11. Bronze Leda and the Swan Cane-Early 20th CenturEst. US$500-US$600
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12. Indian Sword and Defensive Cane-Circa 1935-A wh: 12. Indian Sword and Defensive Cane-Circa 1935-A white bell bronze cast handle with red and green paint decoration, 20" steel blade, locking collar, mahogany shaft, mechanical brass ferrule which
0012: 12. Indian Sword and Defensive Cane-Circa 1935-A whEst. US$400-US$600
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13. Whimsical Ivory Pig Cane-Early 20th Century-Car: 13. Whimsical Ivory Pig Cane-Early 20th Century-Carved ivory pig with horn and ivory spacers, signed sterling collar, Malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 2" x 1 ¾", O.L. 36"-$500-$700
0013: 13. Whimsical Ivory Pig Cane-Early 20th Century-CarEst. US$500-US$700
14. Whalebone Nautical Cane-Circa 1865-A carved ivo: 14. Whalebone Nautical Cane-Circa 1865-A carved ivory whales' tooth handle with monogrammed initials, 15/16 diameter whale bone shaft at the top, original patina and no ferrule-H. 3" x 1 ½", O.L. 42
0014: 14. Whalebone Nautical Cane-Circa 1865-A carved ivoEst. US$2,000-US$2,500Lot Passed
15. Folk-Art Snake Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved: 15. Folk-Art Snake Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved diamond willow branch with two miniature snakes and no ferrule-O.L. 36"-$100-$200
0015: 15. Folk-Art Snake Cane-Early 20th Century-A carvedEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed
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16. Ivory Crook Handle Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely car: 16. Ivory Crook Handle Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely carved ivory handle, bulbous silver collar, hardwood shaft and a 2" ivory ferrule-H. 4" x 3", O.L. 35 ½"-$300-$500
0016: 16. Ivory Crook Handle Cane-Circa 1880-A nicely carEst. US$300-US$500
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17. Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A two piece: 17. Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A two piece carved handle, ornate brass collar, thick malacca shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 5", O.L. 34 ½"-$400-$600
0017: 17. Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A two pieceEst. US$400-US$600
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18. Bull Penis Cane-Late 19th Century-As far bull p: 18. Bull Penis Cane-Late 19th Century-As far bull penises go, this is a nice one. It has a great patina, nice heavy weight and a very early 2" bi-metal ferrule-O.L. 35"-$300-$500
0018: 18. Bull Penis Cane-Late 19th Century-As far bull pEst. US$300-US$500
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19. Exotic Carved Ebony Head Cane-Early 20th Centur: 19. Exotic Carved Ebony Head Cane-Early 20th Century-A nicely carved Nubian ebony and ivory spacer, zebrawood shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 3 ½" x 2 ¼", O.L. 35"-$300-$500
0019: 19. Exotic Carved Ebony Head Cane-Early 20th CenturEst. US$300-US$500
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20. Malachite Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-An 1 1/: 20. Malachite Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-An 1 1/3" spear handle with vibrant colors, signed sterling collar, ebony shaft and never had a ferrule-O.L. 36"-$400-$600
0020: 20. Malachite Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-An 1 1/Est. US$400-US$600
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21. A Gardener's Truffle Cane-Circa 1880-A nice exa: 21. A Gardener's Truffle Cane-Circa 1880-A nice example with a 7" x 2" spade as the ferrule, hickory crook handle shaft and nice patina-O.L.36"-$250-$400
0021: 21. A Gardener's Truffle Cane-Circa 1880-A nice exaEst. US$250-US$400
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22. Ivory Reptile Cane-Circa 1900-Carved ivory hand: 22. Ivory Reptile Cane-Circa 1900-Carved ivory handle with a strange reptile atop, good patina, white metal collar, maple shaft and a bi-metal ferrule-H. 4 ½" x 1 3/8", O.L. 36"-$500-$1,000
0022: 22. Ivory Reptile Cane-Circa 1900-Carved ivory handEst. US$500-US$1,000
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23. Saw Fish Folk-Art Cane-Late 19th Century-An unu: 23. Saw Fish Folk-Art Cane-Late 19th Century-An unusual combination of fish and horn, some teeth damaged or missing as seen in the photo, great patina and no ferrule-H. 6" x 1 ¾", O.L. 33"$400-$500
0023: 23. Saw Fish Folk-Art Cane-Late 19th Century-An unuEst. US$400-US$500
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24. Erotic Stanhope Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved: 24. Erotic Stanhope Cane-Late 19th Century-A carved dog head with two color glass eyes, Tepliz style silver attached, Stanhope with two nude women playing on swings, massive stepped hardwood shaft
0024: 24. Erotic Stanhope Cane-Late 19th Century-A carvedEst. US$800-US$1,200