Fall Antique Cane Auction

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183: 183. Horn Dress Cane-Circa 1900-Possibly Rhino hor

144: 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

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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121. French Joubert Signed Pepperbox-Stiletto Gun: 121. French Joubert Signed Pepperbox-Stiletto Gun Cane-Patented 1892-The finest example known which is featured on page 114 of "The Pearson Cane Collection" by Yousef Kadri. This fine Paris Brevette

0121: 121. French Joubert Signed Pepperbox-Stiletto GunEst. US$7,000-US$9,000

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122. English Ivory Bird Cane-Circa 1890-A fancy ca: 122. English Ivory Bird Cane-Circa 1890-A fancy carved ivory handle with a family of birds, Mom, Dad and Baby, two color glass eyes, pictured on page 166 of "The Pearson Collection" by Yousef Kadri,

0122: 122. English Ivory Bird Cane-Circa 1890-A fancy caEst. US$1,800-US$2,000

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123. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A maste: 123. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A master's carver's example of this genre with over twelve insects including centipedes, beetles, spiders, etc in various stones and shells. The

0123: 123. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Circa 1890-A masteEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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124. Rare Flute System Stick-Circa 1850-A unique e: 124. Rare Flute System Stick-Circa 1850-A unique example which is pictured on page 127 of "Cane Curiosa" by Catherine Dike. Ivory handle with air holes for a mouth piece, unique malacca shaft which

0124: 124. Rare Flute System Stick-Circa 1850-A unique eEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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125. Erotic French Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-A: 125. Erotic French Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-A sizeable ivory handle with a Pan engaged with a Venus. The passionate depiction is intricate far beyond the ordinary and with delicately concealed

0125: 125. Erotic French Ivory Cane-Late 19th Century-AEst. US$8,000-US$10,000

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126. Erotic Ivory Dress Cane- 19th Century-A subst: 126. Erotic Ivory Dress Cane- 19th Century-A substantial L-shaped ivory handle with a symbolic erotic carving, ivory collar, rosewood shaft and a long staghorn ferrule. Excessively rare and

0126: 126. Erotic Ivory Dress Cane- 19th Century-A substEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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127. French Dual Purpose Jeweled Gold Dress Cane-: 127. French Dual Purpose Jeweled Gold Dress Cane- Late 19th Century-Heavy 18 karat yellow gold knob (0,7 ounce) set with a ruby, emerald and diamonds in the shape of an insect on a deep black ebony

0127: 127. French Dual Purpose Jeweled Gold Dress Cane-Est. US$3,000-US$4,000

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128. Rose Quartz Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Pol: 128. Rose Quartz Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Polished translucent rich pink color, ebony shaft with gilt metal collar and a horn ferrule-H. 1 3/4" x 1 3/4", O.L. 39 1/4"-$400-$600

0128: 128. Rose Quartz Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-PolEst. US$200-US$600

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129. Brigg Folk Art Cane-Fruitwood handle depictin: 129. Brigg Folk Art Cane-Fruitwood handle depicting a gentleman's morning visit to his favorite outdoor john spot. Full bark malacca shaft , horn ferrule and a plain silver collar with hallmarks and

0129: 129. Brigg Folk Art Cane-Fruitwood handle depictinEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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130. Ivory Girl with Umbrella Cane-Last quarter of: 130. Ivory Girl with Umbrella Cane-Last quarter of the 19th Century-Ivory ball knob carved with a girl kneeling under an umbrella, ebony shaft with plain silver collar and brass ferrule-H. 2 ¼" x 2

0130: 130. Ivory Girl with Umbrella Cane-Last quarter ofEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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131. Guilloche Enamel Viennese Dress Cane-Ca. 1890: 131. Guilloche Enamel Viennese Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-The pale blue guilloche with hand painted bouquets of roses and ribbons, well figured snakewood shaft with a horn ferrule. This handle is the work

0131: 131. Guilloche Enamel Viennese Dress Cane-Ca. 1890Est. US$1,200-US$1,600Lot Passed

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132. French Agate Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A: 132. French Agate Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A sizeable dark grey agate Milord shaped knob of a cloudy natural structure and subtle color hues with an Art Nouveau white metal collar, varnished

0132: 132. French Agate Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-AEst. US$400-US$700

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133. Massive Ivory Frog-Ca. 1890-Surperb and subst: 133. Massive Ivory Frog-Ca. 1890-Surperb and substantial squatting amphibian perched on a wood stem with clamping front legs and a downward extended back one to secure its balance. The sympathetic

0133: 133. Massive Ivory Frog-Ca. 1890-Surperb and substEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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134. Dual Purpose Staghorn Cane-19th Century-Stagh: 134. Dual Purpose Staghorn Cane-19th Century-Staghorn handle carved with three faces and hollowed for snuff, glass eyes and removable plug. Holly shaft with fine and intricate, traditional silver

0134: 134. Dual Purpose Staghorn Cane-19th Century-StaghEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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135. Ivory Portrait Cane-Late 19th Century-An impr: 135. Ivory Portrait Cane-Late 19th Century-An impressive ivory head of a bearded Russian man wearing a furry Kalpak, sizeable snakewood shaft carved with thorns ,wide gilt collar and a metal

0135: 135. Ivory Portrait Cane-Late 19th Century-An imprEst. US$3,500-US$4,500Lot Passed

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136. Rabbi Folk Cane-Ca. 1880, Possibly American-W: 136. Rabbi Folk Cane-Ca. 1880, Possibly American-Well carved boxwood head with Kippah and ear locks on an oak shaft with a metal collar, braided leather loop and rubber ferrule. Rare motif-H. 3 ¼" x

0136: 136. Rabbi Folk Cane-Ca. 1880, Possibly American-WEst. US$800-US$1,200

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137. Stag Folk-Art Cane-Ca. 1890-A huge stag antle: 137. Stag Folk-Art Cane-Ca. 1890-A huge stag antler carved with laughing face and long nose out of proportions, shaved malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 7" x 5 ½", O.L. 37 ½"-$700-$900

0137: 137. Stag Folk-Art Cane-Ca. 1890-A huge stag antleEst. US$700-US$900

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138. French Enamel & Gold Dress Cane-19th Century-: 138. French Enamel & Gold Dress Cane-19th Century-Large turquoise enamel knob with hand painted roses in surrounding framing and gold moriage work, some repair to the enamel, scalloped and finely

0138: 138. French Enamel & Gold Dress Cane-19th Century-Est. US$800-US$1,200

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139. Heliotrope Formal Cane-Late 19th Century-Stra: 139. Heliotrope Formal Cane-Late 19th Century-Straight tapering and faceted Heliotrope handle of a dark green color with the desirable red spots, Neo-Gothic silver collar and a fruitwood shaft with a

0139: 139. Heliotrope Formal Cane-Late 19th Century-StraEst. US$600-US$900

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140. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1890-Carved ivory dog with: 140. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1890-Carved ivory dog with two color glass eyes, rosewood shaft with a metal collar and a horn ferrule.-H. 2" x 2", O.L. 381/4"-$800-$1,000

0140: 140. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1890-Carved ivory dog withEst. US$800-US$1,000

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141. Exotic Hippo Ivory Bird Dress-Ca.1910-A wonde: 141. Exotic Hippo Ivory Bird Dress-Ca.1910-A wonderful Art Deco example of a stylized exotic bird with long beak and two color glass eyes, ebonized hardwood shaft with a metal collar and ferrule-H. 3

0141: 141. Exotic Hippo Ivory Bird Dress-Ca.1910-A wondeEst. US$700-US$1,000

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142. Porcelain Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Large: 142. Porcelain Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-Large white stallion study on a plain plinth with embossed manufacture seals. Lacquer shaft in the Far-Eastern style with metal wire collar and a metal

0142: 142. Porcelain Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-LargeEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

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143. Piqué Dress Cane-20th Century, most likely Eg: 143. Piqué Dress Cane-20th Century, most likely Egypt-Ball knob on a segmented shaft lavishly embellished with dense silver piqué and twisted gold wire inlay. Extremely decorative -H. 4 ½" x 2",

0143: 143. Piqué Dress Cane-20th Century, most likely EgEst. US$800-US$1,000

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144. Sporting Day Cane- Mid-19th Century-A pistol: 144. Sporting Day Cane- Mid-19th Century-A pistol grip shaped horn handle lively carved with two racing horses, plain silver collar, hardwood shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", O.L.

0144: 144. Sporting Day Cane- Mid-19th Century-A pistolEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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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 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. We now have an agent that does this for the buyer.We do not do it in-house 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. 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 1:00 (10:00 Pacific) Eastern time on Saturday November 12th .