Antique Cane Auction 11:00 am Eastern 2012-04-21 Auction - 207 Price Results - Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 in TN
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64. Erotic Nun and Priest Ivory Cane-Circa 1900-A whims84. Toledo Ivory Sword Cane-Late 19th Century-A substan140. Horn Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Possibly Rhino,
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Antique Cane Auction 11:00 am Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball and Victoria Sterling present A Spring Antique Cane Auction This sale will consist of over 200 canes, cases and books from various collections. Erotic Ivory from a Ft. Lauderdale Collection, An Ohio Estate of Ivory Canes, Swords and Gun Canes, Small Important German Collection, Folk-art, System Canes, Porcelain, Silver and Gold, Nautical and Masonic, Rare Stingray Cane with Silver Barb, Hardstone Objects of Virtue , and much more.? Saturday April 21, 11:00 am Preview Friday Noon until 5:00 and 9:30 am morning of the auction. Printed individual catalogues are available for 25.00. You can order also a 2012 subscription for 50.00 US or 125.00 overseas. This subscription will include 4-7 auctions of 2012 Terms- Cash or check. This is not an approval auction, please ask questions before your bid. All sales are final. A 20% buyers fee will be charged We have another company that can handle your ivory and CITES shipping overseas. They will get your permits and inspections. kimballsterling@earthlink.net www.auctionauction.com
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1. Meissen Porcelain Dress Cane -Circa 1890-Royal cobal: 1. Meissen Porcelain Dress Cane -Circa 1890-Royal cobalt blue ball with two gallant scenes with gold moriage, beaded and gilt metal collars, ebonized shaft and a horn ferrule. H. 5 3/4" x 1 3/4",
0001: 1. Meissen Porcelain Dress Cane -Circa 1890-Royal cobalEst. US$900-US$1,500
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2. Ivory Snake Cane- 19th Century- Large pistol-shaped: 2. Ivory Snake Cane- 19th Century- Large pistol-shaped handle with a coiled snake and rodent, belt buckle collar, ebony shaft and 2 ¾" tall ivory ferrule. H. 8 ½" x 3 ¼", O.L. 34 ½"
0002: 2. Ivory Snake Cane- 19th Century- Large pistol-shapedEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
3. Ivory Dress Cane-19th Century-German L-shaped high r: 3. Ivory Dress Cane-19th Century-German L-shaped high relief ivory handle with an allegorical composition, ebony shaft with a 2 ¾" tall ivory ferrule. H. 5 ½" x 3 ¾", O.L. 33 ¼"
0003: 3. Ivory Dress Cane-19th Century-German L-shaped high rEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
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4. French Black Man Hardstone Mascot Cane- Late 19th Ce: 4. French Black Man Hardstone Mascot Cane- Late 19th Century. Black onyx knob carved to depict a Black Man's head, snakewood shaft with a jeweled metal collar and a metal ferrule. This cane is an
0004: 4. French Black Man Hardstone Mascot Cane- Late 19th CeEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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5. Brigg Gold Dress Cane-Birmingham hallmarked 1861- 18: 5. Brigg Gold Dress Cane-Birmingham hallmarked 1861- 18 karat yellow gold knob engraved "H.T.W. "BEST MAN" 25th JULY 1887" on a honey malacca shaft with a horn ferrule. H. 2 ¼" x 1 ¼", O.L. 37"
0005: 5. Brigg Gold Dress Cane-Birmingham hallmarked 1861- 18Est. US$1,000-US$1,600
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6. Ram Ivory Cane- Late 19th Century- A substantial ram: 6. Ram Ivory Cane- Late 19th Century- A substantial ram head with large horns and big eyes on an ebony shaft embellished with ivory dot inlay and an ivory ferrule. H. 4 ½" x 3 ¾", O.L. 38"
0006: 6. Ram Ivory Cane- Late 19th Century- A substantial ramEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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7. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century- This J: 7. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century- This Japanese straight and tapering turned handle has flowering twigs, bamboo plants, insects and birds which are masterfully carved and decorated
0007: 7. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century- This JEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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8. Japanese Ivory Rat Cane-Late 19th Century-A precise: 8. Japanese Ivory Rat Cane-Late 19th Century-A precise carved knob done in a master's hand, tortoiseshell inlay in the eyes, honey malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. H. 1 ¾" x 1 ¼", O.L. 32"
0008: 8. Japanese Ivory Rat Cane-Late 19th Century-A preciseEst. US$1,200-US$1,600
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9. Figural Horse Gold Cane-Circa 1880-An 18 karat yello: 9. Figural Horse Gold Cane-Circa 1880-An 18 karat yellow gold handle modeled as horse head with a very finely engraved surface and plain collar with various hallmarks on an ebony shaft with a metal
0009: 9. Figural Horse Gold Cane-Circa 1880-An 18 karat yelloEst. US$1,200-US$2,000
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10. Horse Hoof Silver Cane- English, circa 1890-Finely: 10. Horse Hoof Silver Cane- English, circa 1890-Finely chased and engraved horse hoof on a substantial plinth of Gothic inspiration, rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule. H. 3" x 1 ½", O.L. 37 ½"
0010: 10. Horse Hoof Silver Cane- English, circa 1890-FinelyEst. US$500-US$800
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11. Gold Dress Presentation Cane-Circa 1885-A substanti: 11. Gold Dress Presentation Cane-Circa 1885-A substantial gold filled Opera handle with the usual ornate decoration and an oval shield engraved with the initials "G.R.S.". Ebony shaft and a white
0011: 11. Gold Dress Presentation Cane-Circa 1885-A substantiEst. US$500-US$700
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12. Ivory Horse Cane- 19th Century-L-shaped and curving: 12. Ivory Horse Cane- 19th Century-L-shaped and curving ivory horse handle with an elaborate silver collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. H 4" x 3 ½", O.L. 36"
0012: 12. Ivory Horse Cane- 19th Century-L-shaped and curvingEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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13. Corkscrew cane - Mid. 19th Century-This cane is fas: 13. Corkscrew cane - Mid. 19th Century-This cane is fashioned of an early sailor made corkscrew from the marine world and a pepper bamboo shaft with a white metal collar and brass ferrule. The
0013: 13. Corkscrew cane - Mid. 19th Century-This cane is fasEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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14. Nautical Cane-Circa 1880-Large whale tooth handle c: 14. Nautical Cane-Circa 1880-Large whale tooth handle carved to depict a whale with a short stem, ebony shaft and a long ivory ferrule. The whale is beautifully integrated in the natural shape of the
0014: 14. Nautical Cane-Circa 1880-Large whale tooth handle cEst. US$2,000-US$2,500
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15. Snuff Tobacco Cane-London hallmarks 1895-Silver han: 15. Snuff Tobacco Cane-London hallmarks 1895-Silver handle with a hinged and spring operated flipping top and built in a snuff container with an ebony and ivory lid. The handle is finely engraved and
0015: 15. Snuff Tobacco Cane-London hallmarks 1895-Silver hanEst. US$1,200-US$1,800
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16. Globe Ivory Cane -English, 19th Century- Terrestria: 16. Globe Ivory Cane -English, 19th Century- Terrestrial globe cane accurately carved. The globe comes on an oak shaft with a 5 in. tall iron ferrule. Tradition has it that this cane belonged to John
0016: 16. Globe Ivory Cane -English, 19th Century- TerrestriaEst. US$1,600-US$2,000
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17. Figural Hardstone Cane - Circa 1890- Muddy green ja: 17. Figural Hardstone Cane - Circa 1890- Muddy green jasper hippopotamus head on a malacca shaft with a braided silver wire collar and a white metal ferrule. The joyous flair of the amphibious animal
0017: 17. Figural Hardstone Cane - Circa 1890- Muddy green jaEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
18. Ivory Fish Cane -19th Century- Large and striking i: 18. Ivory Fish Cane -19th Century- Large and striking ivory handle carved to depict a vertical fish topped by a grooved knob, malacca shaft and an ivory ferrule. One-of-a-kind. H. 6 ½" x 1 ¾", O.L.
0018: 18. Ivory Fish Cane -19th Century- Large and striking iEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
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19. Ivory Bear Cane - 19th Century-A large ivory bear a: 19. Ivory Bear Cane - 19th Century-A large ivory bear and ball handle, pepper bamboo shaft with a plain silver collar and metal ferrule. A great and fine naturalistic carving and probably made to
0019: 19. Ivory Bear Cane - 19th Century-A large ivory bear aEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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20. Toledo Dress Cane- Circa 1885-A remarkable crook st: 20. Toledo Dress Cane- Circa 1885-A remarkable crook steel handle with 24 karat dense Arabesques gold inlay, snakewood shaft and a gilt metal ferrule. H. 4 ¼" x 4", O.L. 35 ½"
0020: 20. Toledo Dress Cane- Circa 1885-A remarkable crook stEst. US$900-US$1,200
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21. Lapis Lazuli Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Lapis La: 21. Lapis Lazuli Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Lapis Lazuli ball knob of an intense natural blue color with white veins and gold dust, gilt collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. H. 1 ¾"x 1 ¾",
0021: 21. Lapis Lazuli Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Lapis LaEst. US$500-US$800
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22. Art Nouveau Ivory Cane-Circa 1890-A large ivory por: 22. Art Nouveau Ivory Cane-Circa 1890-A large ivory portrait of a beauty, long hair in the best Art Nouveau tradition where the woman is the central stimulation. Oak shaft with silver inlay and an
0022: 22. Art Nouveau Ivory Cane-Circa 1890-A large ivory porEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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23. Silver Art Nouveau Cane-Late 19th Century-Large Ope: 23. Silver Art Nouveau Cane-Late 19th Century-Large Opera silver handle hand chased and engraved on both sides with different sprays of lilies of the valley. H. 4" x 3", O.L. 35 ½"
0023: 23. Silver Art Nouveau Cane-Late 19th Century-Large OpeEst. US$500-US$700
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24. Art Nouveau Figural Cane-Late 19th Century-Elephant: 24. Art Nouveau Figural Cane-Late 19th Century-Elephant ivory handle carved to depict a female dancer, malacca shaft and a silver collar with obscured London hallmarks. H. 3 ½" x 3 ¼", O.L. 37"
0024: 24. Art Nouveau Figural Cane-Late 19th Century-ElephantEst. US$2,000-US$3,000