Antique Cane Auction 11 am Eastern

46. Smokey Quartz Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-A fully faceted

1. Spectacular Ivory Elephant Cane-Ca. 1880-Substantial

8. Tiffany Hard Stone Dress Cane-Ca. 1900-Large and

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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

This is our Winter 2015 offering of antique and collectible canes. This sale includes estates and collections from throughout the world. Gold and silver, dress ,Ivory ( yes legal ivory is still legal) folk-art, sword , blow gun, fine porcelain, Japanese and Chinese,erotic,jewelry and many more rare and interesting canes.

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49. Porcelain and Bone Dress Cane-Ca. 1885-Hand painted: 49. Porcelain and Bone Dress Cane-Ca. 1885-Hand painted Chinese knob, ornate gold-filled collar, spiral bone collar extension, ebony shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 5”, O.L. 35”

0049: 49. Porcelain and Bone Dress Cane-Ca. 1885-Hand paintedEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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50. Odd Fellows Presentation Cane-Ca. 1900-An ornate: 50. Odd Fellows Presentation Cane-Ca. 1900-An ornate gold-filled presentation dress cane, thick ebony shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 1 5/8” x 2 ½”, O.L. 37”

0050: 50. Odd Fellows Presentation Cane-Ca. 1900-An ornateEst. US$350-US$450

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51. Blow Gun Gadget Cane-Ca. 1870-A breach-loading: 51. Blow Gun Gadget Cane-Ca. 1870-A breach-loading French pin fire .30 cal., nice working condition, exotic hardwood shaft and a removable ferrule which doubles as a cocking device-O.L. 35”

0051: 51. Blow Gun Gadget Cane-Ca. 1870-A breach-loadingEst. US$4,000-US$5,000

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52. Gold Capped Folk Snake Cane-Dated 1847-An unusual: 52. Gold Capped Folk Snake Cane-Dated 1847-An unusual formal country cane with a gold inscribed handle, vine wrapped twigspur snake shaft and a 3 ½” ferrule-H. 1 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 38”

0052: 52. Gold Capped Folk Snake Cane-Dated 1847-An unusualEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

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53. English Skull Cane-Ca. 1860-An elephant ivory: 53. English Skull Cane-Ca. 1860-An elephant ivory handle with very proportionate carvings and undercuts, canes of this quality are often linked to the 19th Century Free Masons, honey malacca shaft ,

0053: 53. English Skull Cane-Ca. 1860-An elephant ivoryEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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54. American Patriotic Cane-Early 20th Century-The: 54. American Patriotic Cane-Early 20th Century-The handle has a superb crest showing an eagle with wide open wings flanked with American flags on both sides, turquoise and white decoration which is

0054: 54. American Patriotic Cane-Early 20th Century-TheEst. US$600-US$700

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55. Rhino Horn Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-A beautiful light to: 55. Rhino Horn Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-A beautiful light to dark colored one piece cane that has been sculpted to present a Briar appearance, elegant gold collar and a 2” gold gilt ferrule-O.L. 35”

0055: 55. Rhino Horn Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-A beautiful light toEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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56. Anti-Clergy Cane-Ca. 1880-Masterfully carved: 56. Anti-Clergy Cane-Ca. 1880-Masterfully carved fruitwood knob depicting an evil cleric( a dog satire) in all of his glory, probably French, ebonized shaft, gilt collar and a horn ferrule-H. 4” x

0056: 56. Anti-Clergy Cane-Ca. 1880-Masterfully carvedEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

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57. Horse Measure Cane-Ca. 1900-A genuine horse: 57. Horse Measure Cane-Ca. 1900-A genuine horse trader’s measure cane with working level and bras attachments, a bark covered natural branch shaft and a brass ferule-O.L. 38”

0057: 57. Horse Measure Cane-Ca. 1900-A genuine horseEst. US$250-US$350

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58. Ivory Fist Cane-Ca. 1885-A carved ivory fist: 58. Ivory Fist Cane-Ca. 1885-A carved ivory fist holding an egg with nice detail on fingers and nails, a pair of ivory striations, small ivory collar, exotic wood shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 1

0058: 58. Ivory Fist Cane-Ca. 1885-A carved ivory fistEst. US$650-US$800Lot Passed

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59. Ivory Mermaid Cane-Early 20th Century-A bare: 59. Ivory Mermaid Cane-Early 20th Century-A bare breasted carved ivory mermaid, hallmarked British coin silver collar, honey malacca shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 2” x 2 ½”, O.L. 36 ½”

0059: 59. Ivory Mermaid Cane-Early 20th Century-A bareEst. US$700-US$900

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60. Gold Quartz Dress Cane-Date 1869-A substantial gold: 60. Gold Quartz Dress Cane-Date 1869-A substantial gold quartz atop a 14kt gold handle with a presentation “Christmas 1869, J. M. Watkins, from (a line dent appears in the gold to the righr) his

0060: 60. Gold Quartz Dress Cane-Date 1869-A substantial goldEst. US$12,000-US$14,000

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61. Ivory Hunting Dog Cane-Early 20th Century-A fully: 61. Ivory Hunting Dog Cane-Early 20th Century-A fully carved handle with two dogs playing, sterling collar, honey malacca shaft and a 2” brass ferrule-H. 5” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 36 ½”

0061: 61. Ivory Hunting Dog Cane-Early 20th Century-A fullyEst. US$1,100-US$1,200Lot Passed

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62. Nautical Whalebone Cane-Ca. 1865-A pommel handle: 62. Nautical Whalebone Cane-Ca. 1865-A pommel handle with a coin silver medallion atop with the name P. Cooper, 7/8” whalebone shaft and no ferrule-H. 1 5/8” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 35”

0062: 62. Nautical Whalebone Cane-Ca. 1865-A pommel handleEst. US$1,300-US$1,500

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63. Ivory Flapper Cane-Ca. 1900-A carved ivory Art Deco: 63. Ivory Flapper Cane-Ca. 1900-A carved ivory Art Deco lady with curls and hat, gold metal collar, ebonized shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 2” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 36”

0063: 63. Ivory Flapper Cane-Ca. 1900-A carved ivory Art DecoEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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64. Horn and Gold-filled Dress Cane-Ca. 1870-A: 64. Horn and Gold-filled Dress Cane-Ca. 1870-A Victorian horn dress cane with an ornate end cap and collar, exotic wood shaft and a 3 ½” brass ferrule-H. 5” x 5”, O.L. 36”

0064: 64. Horn and Gold-filled Dress Cane-Ca. 1870-AEst. US$400-US$500

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65. Ivory Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1890-A carved ivory bulldog: 65. Ivory Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1890-A carved ivory bulldog with two color glass eyes, signed sterling collar, exotic wood shaft and a long ferrule-H. 2” x 1 ½”, O.L. 35 ¾”

0065: 65. Ivory Bulldog Cane-Ca. 1890-A carved ivory bulldogEst. US$450-US$550

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66. Candle System Cane-Late 19th Century-A hinged top: 66. Candle System Cane-Late 19th Century-A hinged top and pushup candle mechanism, match holder, exotic wood shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 4” x 1 ¼”, O.L. 35”

0066: 66. Candle System Cane-Late 19th Century-A hinged topEst. US$500-US$600

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67. Sterling Art Nouveau Nude Cane-20th Century-A heavy: 67. Sterling Art Nouveau Nude Cane-20th Century-A heavy cast sterling handle with the British hallmarks “K. C.” (Keith Cowey), a custom English cane maker who is now deceased and whose work is

0067: 67. Sterling Art Nouveau Nude Cane-20th Century-A heavyEst. US$550-US$650

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68. Jade Waterfowl Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A: 68. Jade Waterfowl Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-A carved hardstone handle with two color glass eyes, precise attention paid to the carving of the head feathers, ornate gold metal collar, ebony shaft

0068: 68. Jade Waterfowl Dress Cane-Early 20th Century-AEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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69. Victorian Ivory Flower Cane-Ca. 1875-An ornate: 69. Victorian Ivory Flower Cane-Ca. 1875-An ornate carved handle with roses, grapes and other flowers, ivory band collar, exotic wood shaft and an ivory ferrule-H. 1 7/8” x 5”, O.L. 35 ¾”

0069: 69. Victorian Ivory Flower Cane-Ca. 1875-An ornateEst. US$600-US$900

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70. Ivory St. Bernard Cane-Ca. 1875-“Arthur Emory’s”: 70. Ivory St. Bernard Cane-Ca. 1875-“Arthur Emory’s” Arthur Emory’s St. Bernard ivory cane with glass eyes, inscribed cane, signed ornate sterling collar, exotic wood shaft and a brass

0070: 70. Ivory St. Bernard Cane-Ca. 1875-“Arthur Emory’s”Est. US$500-US$800

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71. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1850-Sperm whale tooth: 71. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1850-Sperm whale tooth handle carved to depict a cachalot, hardwood shaft totally decorated with engraved waves and a metal ferrule. A grown age patina. -H. 4 ½” x

0071: 71. Figural Marine Cane-Ca. 1850-Sperm whale toothEst. US$1,400-US$1,800

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72. Mother of Pearl and Silver Dress Cane-Ca.: 72. Mother of Pearl and Silver Dress Cane-Ca. 1880-Substantial mother-of-pearl handle of a beautiful, stretching, oval and tapering shape delicately engraved with flowering twigs and terminating on

0072: 72. Mother of Pearl and Silver Dress Cane-Ca.Est. US$800-US$1,000

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