Antique Cane Auction 11 am Central Time

76. Ivory Erotic Cane-19th Century-Straight fine

221. Russian Skull Cane-Dated 1944-“Tenth Air Force”

4. Jade Figural Cane-Late 19th, early 20th

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Nashville, TN, United States

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Antique Cane Auction 11 am Central Time

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Antique Cane Auction Saturday November 9th 11:00 am Central Time Airport Marriott, Nashville,Tn Over 250 canes from various private collections. Auction Venue. Nashville Airport Marriott . This will be one of our finest offering in our 28 years in the auction business. Kimball M Sterling, Inc TFL-1915

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1. Large Elephant Head Cane-Ca. 1920-Hardwood elephant: 1. Large Elephant Head Cane-Ca. 1920-Hardwood elephant head with ivory tusks and inset glass eyes, plain silver collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. Impressive size and quality.-H. 4 ½” x 3”,

0001: 1. Large Elephant Head Cane-Ca. 1920-Hardwood elephantEst. US$700-US$900

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2. Ivory Cat Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivory: 2. Ivory Cat Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivory naturalistically carved cat head knob with long whiskers, glass eyes and bowtie, gilt metal collar stamped “RANGSTER”, well dressed malacca shaft

0002: 2. Ivory Cat Head Cane-Ca. 1890-Substantial ivoryEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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3. Ivory Cats Cane-Ca.1897-Straight walrus ivory handle: 3. Ivory Cats Cane-Ca.1897-Straight walrus ivory handle carved with three cats in a cleft with jagged edges, finely engraved silver collar with Chester hallmarks 1897, ebony shaft and a metal

0003: 3. Ivory Cats Cane-Ca.1897-Straight walrus ivory handleEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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4. Jade Figural Cane-Late 19th, early 20th: 4. Jade Figural Cane-Late 19th, early 20th Century-Large mottled jade frog on a plinth handle, ruby cabochon eyes in gold framing, silver collar, rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule. This cane is in

0004: 4. Jade Figural Cane-Late 19th, early 20thEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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5. Ivory Cat Head Cane-Birmingham hallmarks 1892.-Well: 5. Ivory Cat Head Cane-Birmingham hallmarks 1892.-Well carved cat head with two large eyes and a pair of upwards extending, prominent ears marked by a long and bushy fur. Malacca shaft with a long

0005: 5. Ivory Cat Head Cane-Birmingham hallmarks 1892.-WellEst. US$1,200-US$1,600

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6. Oak Frog Cane-Ca. 1920-Large oak handle carved to: 6. Oak Frog Cane-Ca. 1920-Large oak handle carved to depict a leaping frog on a ball, inset glass eyes, metal collar, well dressed naturally knobbed branch shaft and a metal ferrule. -H. 3 ¾” x

0006: 6. Oak Frog Cane-Ca. 1920-Large oak handle carved toEst. US$400-US$600

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7. Spectacular Elephant Cane-Ca. 1880-Substantial ivory: 7. Spectacular Elephant Cane-Ca. 1880-Substantial ivory knob carved in fine and naturalistic detail as a full bodied elephant on a tree trunk. The bulk animal is amazingly adapted to the form of the

0007: 7. Spectacular Elephant Cane-Ca. 1880-Substantial ivoryEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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8. Early Gold Dress Cane-Beginning of the 19th: 8. Early Gold Dress Cane-Beginning of the 19th Century-Stretching pommel shaped 21 karat yellow gold knob hand chased and engraved with two panels showing flower baskets hanging on knotted ribbons.

0008: 8. Early Gold Dress Cane-Beginning of the 19thEst. US$4,000-US$5,000

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9. Silver Nobleman’s Cane-18th Century-Silver pommel: 9. Silver Nobleman’s Cane-18th Century-Silver pommel knob finely hand chased and engraved in the Louis XVI style, malacca shaft with eyelets and a 6” tall metal ferule. French parentage.-H.

0009: 9. Silver Nobleman’s Cane-18th Century-Silver pommelEst. US$800-US$1,200

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10. Art Nouveau Ivory Cane-Ca. 1900-Crook ivory handle: 10. Art Nouveau Ivory Cane-Ca. 1900-Crook ivory handle with a woman’s face framed by its curvaceous hair festooned with flower, silver collar and obscured London hallmarks and a malacca shaft with

0010: 10. Art Nouveau Ivory Cane-Ca. 1900-Crook ivory handleEst. US$1,000-US$1,200

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11. Hard Stone Dress Cane -Ca. 1920-A sizeable blue: 11. Hard Stone Dress Cane -Ca. 1920-A sizeable blue stone knob of the lapis lazuli family fashioned in a plan, tapering and elongated Milord shape, ebony shaft with a silver collar struck with

0011: 11. Hard Stone Dress Cane -Ca. 1920-A sizeable blueEst. US$600-US$800

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12. Ivory Nude Cane -19th Century-Standing nude study: 12. Ivory Nude Cane -19th Century-Standing nude study carved of one piece of blameless and fine grained ivory, well-dressed malacca shaft and an ivory ferrule. The figure was obviously granted the

0012: 12. Ivory Nude Cane -19th Century-Standing nude studyEst. US$5,000-US$6,000

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13. Figural Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-Silver: 13. Figural Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-Silver crook handle beautifully modeled with a reclining beauty in the Revival taste. The figure is distinguished by glorious proportions and its striking

0013: 13. Figural Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-SilverEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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14. Figural Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1860-Gracious ivory: 14. Figural Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1860-Gracious ivory handle carved in the taste of the antique to depict a Roman male bust presented on an elongated, turned ivory plinth collar, ebony shaft and a

0014: 14. Figural Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1860-Gracious ivoryEst. US$800-US$1,200

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15. Figural Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1860-Matching gracious: 15. Figural Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1860-Matching gracious ivory handle carved in the taste of the antique to depict a Roman female bust presented on an elongated, turned ivory plinth collar, ebony

0015: 15. Figural Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1860-Matching graciousEst. US$800-US$1,200

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16. Ivory Cat and Vine Cane-19th Century-Very fine: 16. Ivory Cat and Vine Cane-19th Century-Very fine carved 3 ½” long ivory clamping cat on a one piece bizarre knobbed wild vine with bulb root as knob and a metal ferrule. Possibly Russian.-O.L.

0016: 16. Ivory Cat and Vine Cane-19th Century-Very fineEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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17. Satirical Cat Cane-19th Century-Boxwood handle: 17. Satirical Cat Cane-19th Century-Boxwood handle carved to depict a humanized cat head with a sailor-like hat and knotted scarf, glass eyes, oak shaft, plain silver collar and a horn ferrule.

0017: 17. Satirical Cat Cane-19th Century-Boxwood handleEst. US$1,500-US$2,200

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18. Twin Tailed Siren Erotic Cane-Ca. 1870-Very large: 18. Twin Tailed Siren Erotic Cane-Ca. 1870-Very large L-shaped carved ivory handle of a nude twin tailed siren exposing her pulchritude, malacca shaft with a bound leather collar and a brass ferrule.

0018: 18. Twin Tailed Siren Erotic Cane-Ca. 1870-Very largeEst. US$2,000-US$2,800

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19. Hard Stone Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-Intense red Jasper: 19. Hard Stone Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-Intense red Jasper ball knob on its elaborated silver gilt collar, malacca shaft and a long horn ferrule. French-H. 2 ½” x 1 ¼”, O.L. 29”-

0019: 19. Hard Stone Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-Intense red JasperEst. US$600-US$800

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20. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-This: 20. 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

0020: 20. Shibayama Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-ThisEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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21. Japanese Ivory Rat Cane-Ca. 1880-Ivory knob: 21. Japanese Ivory Rat Cane-Ca. 1880-Ivory knob precisely carved with a naturalistic rat study, tortoiseshell inlay in the eyes, honey malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. -H. 1 ¾” x 1 ¼”, O.L.

0021: 21. Japanese Ivory Rat Cane-Ca. 1880-Ivory knobEst. US$700-US$900

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22. Lacquer Dress Cane-ca. 1880-L-shaped Japanese gold: 22. Lacquer Dress Cane-ca. 1880-L-shaped Japanese gold dust lacquer handle with scattered stylized blooms on an ethereal background, structure and color matching cocobolo shaft with a horn ferrule.

0022: 22. Lacquer Dress Cane-ca. 1880-L-shaped Japanese goldEst. US$800-US$1,200

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23. Figural Ivory Day Cane-Ca. 1890-A large ivory: 23. Figural Ivory Day Cane-Ca. 1890-A large ivory upright standing budgie with very fine and detailed feathers and two inset dark eyes, silver collar with applied rings, ebony shaft and an ivory

0023: 23. Figural Ivory Day Cane-Ca. 1890-A large ivoryEst. US$700-US$1,000

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24. Nautical Whale Bone Cane-Ca. 1880-Large walrus: 24. Nautical Whale Bone Cane-Ca. 1880-Large walrus ivory handle carved to depict a whale on a single piece and plain whalebone shaft with topped by a 2 ¼” long and well calibrated tropical wood,

0024: 24. Nautical Whale Bone Cane-Ca. 1880-Large walrusEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed

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Terms and Conditions Check,Echeck ,bank wire or cash. A 23% 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, Not regular PayPal. Credit cards are not accepted for 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 success 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 in our gallery in Johnson City Tennessee. 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. Internet catalog and live bidding , also in-house. 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 or a dispute will be filed with liveauctioneers. Condition report can be addressed by a phone call or an email. We do have a professional contact with an import export permitted person and he can ship legal ivory overseas.We will give you those names and it is the buyers responsibility to contact them. 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.We do not do it in-house.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. We do charge to ship your purchase to the person you choose to ship your purchase overseas.. International bank wire Information: INTERMEDIARY BANK: CENTERSTATE BANK OF FLORIDA, NA SWIFT: CSBKUS33 ABA:063116737 400 INTERSTATE NORTH PARKWAY, STE 1200 ATLANTA GA 30330 BENEFICIARY BANK ABA: 051501299 BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: FIRST COMMUNITY BANK BENEFICIARY NAME: KIMBALL STERLING INC BENEFICIARY ACCT #: 404202 USA bank wire Information: First Community Bank, NA ABA 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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