Antique Cane Auction 11:am Eastern 2014-02-22 Auction - 200 Price Results - Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 in TN
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19. Asian Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory knob with a86. Victorian Sword Cane-Ca. 1875-A unique Gutta Percha65. European Ivory Nude-Ca. 1880-A superb ivory carving
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Antique Cane Auction 11:am Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

This is our Winter selection of 200 ivory , silver, gold. folk-art canes. We will offer sword and other gadget canes in this selection. Nudes and erotic carving are also strong.
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1. Ivory Cat Cane-Ca. 1900-Opera shaped ivory handle: 1. Ivory Cat Cane-Ca. 1900-Opera shaped ivory handle carved with a cat head at the front, wide and finely chased silver collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. This cane strikes the essence of cat
0001: 1. Ivory Cat Cane-Ca. 1900-Opera shaped ivory handleEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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2. Ivory Figural Art Nouveau Cane-Ca. 1900-Large ivory: 2. 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
0002: 2. Ivory Figural Art Nouveau Cane-Ca. 1900-Large ivoryEst. US$1,500-US$1,800
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3. Nephrite Dress Cane -20th Century-The substantial: 3. Nephrite Dress Cane -20th Century-The substantial jade ball handle of a deep spinach green color, plain silver collar with English hallmarks, dark rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule.-H. 2” x
0003: 3. Nephrite Dress Cane -20th Century-The substantialEst. US$600-US$800
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4. Ivory Dog and Hare cane-Early 1900s-Horizontal ivory: 4. Ivory Dog and Hare cane-Early 1900s-Horizontal ivory handle carved with a dog running after a hare, well chased silver collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. -H. 4 ¼” x 36 ¾”, O.L. 37”-
0004: 4. Ivory Dog and Hare cane-Early 1900s-Horizontal ivoryEst. US$900-US$1,200
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5. Dog Day Cane-Ca. 1900-Well carved oak dog head with: 5. Dog Day Cane-Ca. 1900-Well carved oak dog head with folded ears and shorter muzzle flaked by a pair of straight forward looking inset glass eyes, beautiful silver collar in the shape of a belt
0005: 5. Dog Day Cane-Ca. 1900-Well carved oak dog head withEst. US$600-US$800
6. Ivory Cat Cane -Ca. 1900-Ivory pistol-grip handle: 6. Ivory Cat Cane -Ca. 1900-Ivory pistol-grip handle carved with a cat portrait, well veined rosewood shaft with a silver collar and a stag horn ferrule.-H. 2 ½” x 2”, O.L. 37 ¼” -
0006: 6. Ivory Cat Cane -Ca. 1900-Ivory pistol-grip handleEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed
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7. Victorian Dog Cane -Circa 1880-Massive silver handle: 7. Victorian Dog Cane -Circa 1880-Massive silver handle naturalistically modeled, cast and finely chased in the shape of a pointer with long hair and buckle collar on its ebony shaft with a metal
0007: 7. Victorian Dog Cane -Circa 1880-Massive silver handleEst. US$700-US$900
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8. Ivory Elephant Cane -19th Century-Substantial ivory: 8. Ivory Elephant Cane -19th Century-Substantial ivory circus elephant seated with a long trunk hanging between the front paws. Unusual fine detail to the face of the bulk animal and its rough skin
0008: 8. Ivory Elephant Cane -19th Century-Substantial ivoryEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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9. Boxwood and Ivory Tiger Cane-Ca. 1900-A substantial: 9. Boxwood and Ivory Tiger Cane-Ca. 1900-A substantial boxwood tiger head with all its powerful features, including long whiskers, ivory sharp teeth and inset glass eyes. Well chased silver collar,
0009: 9. Boxwood and Ivory Tiger Cane-Ca. 1900-A substantialEst. US$700-US$900
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10. Native Art Marine Cane-Ca. 1900-L-shaped walrus: 10. Native Art Marine Cane-Ca. 1900-L-shaped walrus ivory handle carved to depict a stylized seal on a vertical plinth, plain silver collar, rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule. North West Coast.-H. 5
0010: 10. Native Art Marine Cane-Ca. 1900-L-shaped walrusEst. US$600-US$800
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11. Figural Day Cane-Ca. 1900-Large flamed lemonwood: 11. Figural Day Cane-Ca. 1900-Large flamed lemonwood handle carved to depict what seems to be a catfish with the prominent barbells, well figured scales and inset glass eyes, ebony shaft with a plain
0011: 11. Figural Day Cane-Ca. 1900-Large flamed lemonwoodEst. US$600-US$700
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12. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1880-Sperm killer whale: 12. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1880-Sperm killer whale tooth carved with a seaman portrait, faux sprig hardwood shaft with metal eyelets and a metal ferrule. Russian origin. -H. 3 ¾” x 1 ½”, OL.
0012: 12. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1880-Sperm killer whaleEst. US$800-US$1,000
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13. Commemorative Marine Cane -Dated 1861-Ivory handle: 13. Commemorative Marine Cane -Dated 1861-Ivory handle in classic Opera shape carved with a whale on one side and a shield inscribed “J.W.R 1861.” on the other. There is an anchor on the front
0013: 13. Commemorative Marine Cane -Dated 1861-Ivory handleEst. US$1,000-US$1,400
14. Albatross Day Cane-Ca. 1920-Boxwood albatross head: 14. Albatross Day Cane-Ca. 1920-Boxwood albatross head with the characterizing large hooked beak and nasal tubes, .ebony shaft with a metal collar and a metal ferrule.-H. 4” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 37
0014: 14. Albatross Day Cane-Ca. 1920-Boxwood albatross headEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed
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15. Duck Head Cane -Ca. 1880-Ivory handle: 15. Duck Head Cane -Ca. 1880-Ivory handle naturalistically carved as a duck head with a long and wide beak and a well figured and polychrome feather coat with two large and inset glass eyes. Ebony
0015: 15. Duck Head Cane -Ca. 1880-Ivory handleEst. US$800-US$1,000
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16. Red Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Brick red: 16. Red Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Brick red Milord knob with crystallized, natural grey veins, ebony shaft with a metal collar and a horn ferrule.-H. 3 ½” x 1 ¼”, O.L. 37 ¾”-
0016: 16. Red Jasper Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-Brick redEst. US$400-US$500
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17. Ivory Figural Day Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory Opera shaped: 17. Ivory Figural Day Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory Opera shaped handle carved with an otter like webbed foot mammal showing a slim body with a thick and smooth fur, ebony shaft with a well chased silver
0017: 17. Ivory Figural Day Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory Opera shapedEst. US$900-US$1,200
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18. Rosewood Frog Cane-Ca. 1900-Squatting amphibian: 18. Rosewood Frog Cane-Ca. 1900-Squatting amphibian perched on a leaf with clamping legs to secure its balance. Rosewood shaft with plain metal collar and a horn ferrule.-H. 3” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 36
0018: 18. Rosewood Frog Cane-Ca. 1900-Squatting amphibianEst. US$800-US$900
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19. Asian Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory knob with a: 19. Asian Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory knob with a dragon in the clouds, ebony shaft with a silver collar and a horn ferrule. Quality high relief and intricate carving.-H. 2 ¾” x 1”, O.L. 37
0019: 19. Asian Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-Ivory knob with aEst. US$600-US$800
20. Whimsical Man Ebony Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-Could be a: 20. Whimsical Man Ebony Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-Could be a clown or just a man of the street, ivory inlay and glass eyes, ebony shaft with a silver collar and a horn ferrule.-H. 3 ¼” x 2 ¼”, O.L.
0020: 20. Whimsical Man Ebony Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-Could be aEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed
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21. African American Folk-Art Cane-Mid 20th Century-A: 21. African American Folk-Art Cane-Mid 20th Century-A carved stag handle with polychrome paint of a young boy catching an alligator by his tail, signed sterling collar, rich mahogany shaft and a
0021: 21. African American Folk-Art Cane-Mid 20th Century-AEst. US$1,800-US$2,200
22. Pig Ivory Nude-Mid 20th Century-A finely carved: 22. Pig Ivory Nude-Mid 20th Century-A finely carved ivory boar tusk, signed sterling collar, exotic wood shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 5” x 2”, O.L. 36”-
0022: 22. Pig Ivory Nude-Mid 20th Century-A finely carvedEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed
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23. Art Deco Ivory Dress-Early 20th Century-A: 23. Art Deco Ivory Dress-Early 20th Century-A hallmarked and signed sterling handle with a 2” ivory spacer, mahogany shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 3 ¾” x 2”, O.L. 35”-
0023: 23. Art Deco Ivory Dress-Early 20th Century-AEst. US$350-US$500
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24. Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-A nice example with an: 24. Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-A nice example with an ornate gold filled end cap and collar, step bamboo shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 5” x 1 ½”, O.L. 33”-
0024: 24. Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1890-A nice example with anEst. US$300-US$400