Antique Ivory Cane Auction 9:00 am Eastern

65. Ivory Baseball Player Cane-Ca. 1900-An expert

66. Abraham Lincoln Ivory Cane-Ca. 1875-A nice

68. Architectural Scrimshaw Whalebone Cane-Mid 19th

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Antique Ivory Cane Auction 9:00 am Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN IVORY CANE AUCTION (UNTIL THE LAW IS CHANGED) Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Time:9:00 am Eastern The Last Great American Ivory Cane Auction (until the law is changed) Saturday April 26th 9:00 am Eastern 125 W Market Street Johnson City , Tennessee This sale will consist of some very fine ivory canes. The catalogue will appear here by April 8th. Obama?s new executive order to halt the sell of antique ivory to stop the poaching in Africa has a ?drop dead? date of June 1st as it stands now. I do feel that there will be a change in this law in the future but this will be our last offering until it does. I appeared In Washington D C before the board on March 20th. Here is the link to the New York Times article: http://nyti.ms/1r1vxiF Cash or check 20% BP Kimball M Sterling

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1. Semi Erotic Ivory Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved: 1. Semi Erotic Ivory Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved Nubian woman on a bear skin rug, signed sterling collar, malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 5” x 2”, O.L. 37”

0001: 1. Semi Erotic Ivory Cane-Early 20th Century-A carvedEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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2. Ivory Fox and Rabbit Cane-Ca. 1920-A fox chasing a: 2. Ivory Fox and Rabbit Cane-Ca. 1920-A fox chasing a pair of rabbits with tail in mouth, ornate carved lower part of the handle, cherry shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4 ½” x 2 ½”, O.L. 35”

0002: 2. Ivory Fox and Rabbit Cane-Ca. 1920-A fox chasing aEst. US$1,100-US$1,300

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3. Ivory 1000 Face Cane-Ca. 1890-A fully carved ivory: 3. Ivory 1000 Face Cane-Ca. 1890-A fully carved ivory handle with mini masks, silver metal collar, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 1 3/8”, O.L. 35”

0003: 3. Ivory 1000 Face Cane-Ca. 1890-A fully carved ivoryEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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4. Ivory Cat Party Cane-Pre-Ban 20th Century-A large: 4. Ivory Cat Party Cane-Pre-Ban 20th Century-A large group of cats playing cards and musical instruments, silver collar, thick malacca 19th Century shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4 ¼” x 1 ¾’,

0004: 4. Ivory Cat Party Cane-Pre-Ban 20th Century-A largeEst. US$1,300-US$1,600

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5. Ivory Snake Cane-Ca. 1925-An entwined snake with: 5. Ivory Snake Cane-Ca. 1925-An entwined snake with beaded eyes, signed sterling collar, malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4 ½” x 1 3/8”, O.L. 34 ½”

0005: 5. Ivory Snake Cane-Ca. 1925-An entwined snake withEst. US$650-US$800

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6. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1930-A whimsical carved handle: 6. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1930-A whimsical carved handle with glass eyes and a small hat, signed sterling collar, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 3” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 36”

0006: 6. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1930-A whimsical carved handleEst. US$800-US$1,000

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7. Ivory Tiger Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved tiger: 7. Ivory Tiger Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved tiger with two color glass eyes, two silver collars, bottom collar is signed Kendal, faux bamboo hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 5” x 1 3/8”,

0007: 7. Ivory Tiger Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved tigerEst. US$500-US$600

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8. Abraham Lincoln Ivory Cane-Mid 20th Century-A nice: 8. Abraham Lincoln Ivory Cane-Mid 20th Century-A nice carving of our past president, silver metal collar, exotic wood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 2” x 1 7/8” x 3”, O.L. 35”

0008: 8. Abraham Lincoln Ivory Cane-Mid 20th Century-A niceEst. US$800-US$1,000

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9. Ivory Cat Wedding Cane-Mid 20th Century-A whimsical: 9. Ivory Cat Wedding Cane-Mid 20th Century-A whimsical carve handle with 12 cats including the bride and groom, the preacher and the band, signed sterling collar, ca. 1900 malacca shaft and a metal

0009: 9. Ivory Cat Wedding Cane-Mid 20th Century-A whimsicalEst. US$1,300-US$1,500

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10. Ivory Punch Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-A nicely carved: 10. Ivory Punch Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-A nicely carved character with glass eyes, signed sterling collar, malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 3” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 35 ½”

0010: 10. Ivory Punch Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-A nicely carvedEst. US$650-US$750

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11. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1940-A carved pair of playing: 11. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1940-A carved pair of playing dogs, signed sterling collar, thick malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 36”

0011: 11. Ivory Dog Cane-Ca. 1940-A carved pair of playingEst. US$1,000-US$1,300

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12. Owl and Cat Ivory Cane-20th Century-The finest of: 12. Owl and Cat Ivory Cane-20th Century-The finest of the three in the auction with great detail applied to the owl, ornate silver metal collar, thick malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4” x 1

0012: 12. Owl and Cat Ivory Cane-20th Century-The finest ofEst. US$1,400-US$1,600

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13. Ivory Monkey Cane-Ca. 1900-A carved ape with two: 13. Ivory Monkey Cane-Ca. 1900-A carved ape with two color glass eyes, once was a mechanical but is missing its tongue and mechanism, small gold metal collar, thick malacca shaft and a horn

0013: 13. Ivory Monkey Cane-Ca. 1900-A carved ape with twoEst. US$400-US$600

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14. Ivory Native American Cane-Ca. 1960-A massive: 14. Ivory Native American Cane-Ca. 1960-A massive carved Native American cane in a carved wooden wolf headdress, ornate hallmarked silver collar, exotic wood shaft and a bone ferrule (probably sold

0014: 14. Ivory Native American Cane-Ca. 1960-A massiveEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

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15. Ivory Lion Cane-20th Century-A carved ivory lion: 15. Ivory Lion Cane-20th Century-A carved ivory lion perched on a group of rocks, glass eyes, ornate silver collar with elephants marching, malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 5” x 3”, O.L. 37”

0015: 15. Ivory Lion Cane-20th Century-A carved ivory lionEst. US$800-US$1,000

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16. Parrot/Cockatoo Ivory Cane-Ca. 1920-A unique carved: 16. Parrot/Cockatoo Ivory Cane-Ca. 1920-A unique carved handle with three birds, all with glass eyes, small metal collar, exotic wood shaft and a horn ferrule-3” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 35 ½”

0016: 16. Parrot/Cockatoo Ivory Cane-Ca. 1920-A unique carvedEst. US$900-US$1,300

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17. Ivory Mountain Goat Cane-Ca. 1920-A carved ivory: 17. Ivory Mountain Goat Cane-Ca. 1920-A carved ivory handle with three goats in high relief, thick malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 39”

0017: 17. Ivory Mountain Goat Cane-Ca. 1920-A carved ivoryEst. US$500-US$600

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18. Adam and Eve Ivory Cane-20th Century-A high relief: 18. Adam and Eve Ivory Cane-20th Century-A high relief carving of the pair in the garden, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 4 ½” x 1 ¼”, O.L. 39”

0018: 18. Adam and Eve Ivory Cane-20th Century-A high reliefEst. US$1,500-US$1,600

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19. Lion Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1940-The handle has a: 19. Lion Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1940-The handle has a male and female cat in high relief, horn and ivory spacer collars, malacca shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 5” x 4”, O.L. 35 ½”

0019: 19. Lion Ivory Dress Cane-Ca. 1940-The handle has aEst. US$1,300-US$1,500

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20. Ivory Whippet Dress Cane-Ca. 1920-A very nice: 20. Ivory Whippet Dress Cane-Ca. 1920-A very nice carving with two color glass eyes, ornate silver metal collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4” x 1 ½”, O.L. 31 ¼”

0020: 20. Ivory Whippet Dress Cane-Ca. 1920-A very niceEst. US$800-US$1,000

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21. Ivory Toledo Sword Cane-Ca. 1895-Ivory handle,: 21. Ivory Toledo Sword Cane-Ca. 1895-Ivory handle, small gold collar, twist and lock signed Toledo 27” blade, ebonized shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 5” x 1 ¼”, O.L. 35 ½”

0021: 21. Ivory Toledo Sword Cane-Ca. 1895-Ivory handle,Est. US$800-US$1,000

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22. Ivory Horse Cane-Ca. 1920-A perfectly carved horse: 22. Ivory Horse Cane-Ca. 1920-A perfectly carved horse with a special touch applied to his mane, white metal collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 4 ¾” x 3 ½”, O.L. 34 ¾”

0022: 22. Ivory Horse Cane-Ca. 1920-A perfectly carved horseEst. US$1,000-US$1,400

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23. Ivory Walrus Cane-Early 20th Century-A nice carving: 23. Ivory Walrus Cane-Early 20th Century-A nice carving with extended tusk, two color glass eyes, ornate silver metal collar, hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 ¾” x 2”, O.L. 37”

0023: 23. Ivory Walrus Cane-Early 20th Century-A nice carvingEst. US$500-US$700

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24. Ivory Mermaid Cane-20th Century-Mermaid ivory: 24. Ivory Mermaid Cane-20th Century-Mermaid ivory handle, British hallmarked collar, earlier malacca shaft and metal ferrule-H. 2” x 2 ½”, O.L. 37”

0024: 24. Ivory Mermaid Cane-20th Century-Mermaid ivoryEst. US$800-US$1,000

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Check,PayPal 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 no longer ship overseas. 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