Winter Cane Auction- 11:00 am Eastern 2013-02-16 Auction - 249 Price Results - Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 in TN
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3. Whalebone Nautical Cane- Ca. 1875-An unusual whales 226. Group of 6 Canes35. Gold Mounted Hardstone Dress Cane -Ca. 1880-Milord
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Winter Cane Auction- 11:00 am Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Our Winter selection of canes from collections throughout the World. 249 lots will be offered.
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1. Whalebone Hand and Baton Cane-Ca 1880- A finely carv: 1. Whalebone Hand and Baton Cane-Ca 1880- A finely carved hand with cuffs, bone and wood collar, exotic wood shaft, and an ivory ferrule. H.3 ½” x 2 ¾”, O.L.- 36”
0001: 1. Whalebone Hand and Baton Cane-Ca 1880- A finely carvEst. US$600-US$900
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2. Ivory Sword Cane- Ca. 1840- An ivory knob 25” sword : 2. Ivory Sword Cane- Ca. 1840- An ivory knob 25” sword cane with gilding and bluing, coin silver eyelets and mounts, coin silver collar and a 3” brass ferrule. H. 1 ½” x 2”, O. L. 36”
0002: 2. Ivory Sword Cane- Ca. 1840- An ivory knob 25” sword Est. US$900-US$1,200
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3. Whalebone Nautical Cane- Ca. 1875-An unusual whales : 3. Whalebone Nautical Cane- Ca. 1875-An unusual whales tooth handle with baleen side panels, carved hand, exotic wood collar with inserts of abalone, whalebone shaft and never has a ferrule. H. 1
0003: 3. Whalebone Nautical Cane- Ca. 1875-An unusual whales Est. US$1,500-US$2,000
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4. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1900-Acarved ivory dog with glass: 4. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1900-Acarved ivory dog with glass eyes with a basket in his mouth, silver end caps and decoration, silver collar ebonized shaft and an ivory ferrule. H. 4” x 1 ½”, O.L.
0004: 4. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1900-Acarved ivory dog with glassEst. US$300-US$500
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5. Stag Horn Cobra Cane- Ca. 1925- A carved horn snake : 5. Stag Horn Cobra Cane- Ca. 1925- A carved horn snake with a natural staining, signed sterling collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. H. 4 ¾” x 1 ½”, O.L.- 36”
0005: 5. Stag Horn Cobra Cane- Ca. 1925- A carved horn snake Est. US$400-US$500
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6. Ivory Bear French Erotic Stanhope Cane- Ca.1900-Mass: 6. Ivory Bear French Erotic Stanhope Cane- Ca.1900-Massive ivory carve handle with a erotic stanhope and high relief bear, stanhope is a three person image with a young lady full frontal nude bust,
0006: 6. Ivory Bear French Erotic Stanhope Cane- Ca.1900-MassEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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7. Horn and Gold Dress Cane-Ca. 1925- A substantial hor: 7. Horn and Gold Dress Cane-Ca. 1925- A substantial horn handle. Large 9kt (.375) signed and hallmarked M.K. collar, thick malacca shaft, and a horn ferrule.-H. 4 ¾” x 3 ¾”, O.L.- 36”
0007: 7. Horn and Gold Dress Cane-Ca. 1925- A substantial horEst. US$350-US$500
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8. Sword Cane- Ca. 1940- An oak 23” blade with blood gr: 8. Sword Cane- Ca. 1940- An oak 23” blade with blood groove, large signed sterling collar, shaft push tension blade lock, oak shaft and no ferrule. Mint H. 5 14” x 6”, O. L. 35"
0008: 8. Sword Cane- Ca. 1940- An oak 23” blade with blood grEst. US$400-US$600
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9. Floral and Berry Ivory Cane- Ca. 1880- A large handl: 9. Floral and Berry Ivory Cane- Ca. 1880- A large handle carved in high relief, very ornate silver metal collar, thick ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. H. 5” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 36 ¼”
0009: 9. Floral and Berry Ivory Cane- Ca. 1880- A large handlEst. US$400-US$600
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10.Ivory Telescope Cane-Ca. 1925- A working 8” two draw: 10.Ivory Telescope Cane-Ca. 1925- A working 8” two draw brass telescope with leather covering, malacca shaft, leather covered collar, ivory spacer, and a copper ferrule. H. 3 ¼” x 2”, O.L.- 34
0010: 10.Ivory Telescope Cane-Ca. 1925- A working 8” two drawEst. US$500-US$700
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11. Asian Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory knob with a d: 11. Asian Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory knob with a dragon in the clouds, ebony shaft with a silver collar and a horn ferrule.-H. 2 ¾” x 1”, O.L. 37 ¼”
0011: 11. Asian Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory knob with a dEst. US$700-US$1,000
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12. Ivory French Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1880-Large ivory knob: 12. Ivory French Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1880-Large ivory knob carved to depict a biting French bulldog head with inset glass eyes, ebony shaft with a plain silver collar and horn ferrule.-H. 2 ¼” x
0012: 12. Ivory French Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1880-Large ivory knobEst. US$800-US$1,200
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13. Ivory Figural Cane-19th Century-Ivory crook handle : 13. Ivory Figural Cane-19th Century-Ivory crook handle with a ferocious crocodile winding on its vertical stem. Rosewood shaft with bound leather collar and an ivory ferrule. -H. 6” x 4”, O.L. 37
0013: 13. Ivory Figural Cane-19th Century-Ivory crook handle Est. US$1,500-US$2,000
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14. Ivory Dog Glove Holder-Circa 1910-A better glove ho: 14. Ivory Dog Glove Holder-Circa 1910-A better glove holder cane with two color glass eyes and ivory ears, coin silver collar with a “STERLING SILVER” hallmark, dark rosewood shaft and a horn
0014: 14. Ivory Dog Glove Holder-Circa 1910-A better glove hoEst. US$400-US$600
15. Boxwood Mouse Cane-20th Century-A well carved boxwo: 15. Boxwood Mouse Cane-20th Century-A well carved boxwood handle with a crouching mouse showing the characterizing pointed snout, rounded ears and a long hairless tail winding against the handle’s
0015: 15. Boxwood Mouse Cane-20th Century-A well carved boxwoEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed
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16. Ivory Figural Art Nouveau Cane-Ca. 1900-Large ivory: 16. Ivory Figural Art Nouveau Cane-Ca. 1900-Large ivory crook handle carved with two fish among seaweed depicted facing one another. The detail is naturalistic and very fine and accented by dark
0016: 16. Ivory Figural Art Nouveau Cane-Ca. 1900-Large ivoryEst. US$1,800-US$2,200
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17. Ivory Dolphin Cane-Ca. 1890-The ivory handle is car: 17. Ivory Dolphin Cane-Ca. 1890-The ivory handle is carved of a single piece of select material to depict a dolphin riding on waves. Ebony shaft with a horn ferrule and with a chased silver collar
0017: 17. Ivory Dolphin Cane-Ca. 1890-The ivory handle is carEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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18. Silver Rabbit Head Cane-London hallmarks 1906-Subst: 18. Silver Rabbit Head Cane-London hallmarks 1906-Substantial and well chased silver long eared rabbit head handle with inset, large glass eyes. Ebony shaft with a horn ferrule-H. 3 ¾” x 2”,
0018: 18. Silver Rabbit Head Cane-London hallmarks 1906-SubstEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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19. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial Opera shaped : 19. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial Opera shaped ivory handle with a stone pattern and eagle head at the front. Rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule. -H. 4 ¾” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 38”
0019: 19. Ivory Eagle Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial Opera shaped Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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20. Ivory Ball and Claw Cane-Ca. 1910-Massive hardwood : 20. Ivory Ball and Claw Cane-Ca. 1910-Massive hardwood ball and claw knob, rosewood shaft with a silver gilt collar and a horn ferrule. American-H. 3 ¼” x 2”, O.L. 37 ½”
0020: 20. Ivory Ball and Claw Cane-Ca. 1910-Massive hardwood Est. US$500-US$800
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21. Ivory Napoleon Bonaparte Cane-Ca. 1870-The ivory kn: 21. Ivory Napoleon Bonaparte Cane-Ca. 1870-The ivory knob is carved to depict the worshiped founder and idol of the Grande Nation and shows the General’s bust with the customary severe facial
0021: 21. Ivory Napoleon Bonaparte Cane-Ca. 1870-The ivory knEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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22. Duke of Wellington Ivory Cane-19thCentury-The ivory: 22. Duke of Wellington Ivory Cane-19thCentury-The ivory knob is carved to portray Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and shows an idealized National Hero in best age in an academic, Roman-like,
0022: 22. Duke of Wellington Ivory Cane-19thCentury-The ivoryEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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23. Anglo Colonial Cane with Royal Ties -Dated 1904-Iro: 23. Anglo Colonial Cane with Royal Ties -Dated 1904-Iron wood cane fashioned of a South African Aboriginal club and fitted with a metal ferrule and 18 karat yellow collar engraved “H.R.H. PRINCESSE
0023: 23. Anglo Colonial Cane with Royal Ties -Dated 1904-IroEst. US$800-US$1,200
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24. Erotic Nude Cane-Ca. 1890-A large ivory seated Venu: 24. Erotic Nude Cane-Ca. 1890-A large ivory seated Venus handle on a malacca shaft with a brass ferrule and a richly chased and gilt collar with engraved initials. H. 4” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 37 ¼”
0024: 24. Erotic Nude Cane-Ca. 1890-A large ivory seated VenuEst. US$3,000-US$4,000