Cane Auction- Ann & Pat Arthur Collection

47. Beheading Cane-C. 1880- A French carved horn

9. Folk-Art English Cane- Mid 19th Century- Inked and

72. Horn Duck Cane- Ca. 1890- A nicely carved horn

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Cane Auction- Ann & Pat Arthur Collection

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

A collection of canes and cane related items including fine dress, gadget, gun and sword canes, books, folk-art and cases. This sale will begin at Noon Eastern Time.

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25. Folk-Art Eagle Cane- Ca. 1885- A museum quality: 25. Folk-Art Eagle Cane- Ca. 1885- A museum quality carving of an eagle with tiny glass eyes, devouring a jack rabbit atop a stack of rocks, brass collar, oak shaft and never had a ferrule. H.- 4

0025: 25. Folk-Art Eagle Cane- Ca. 1885- A museum qualityEst. US$500-US$700

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26. Ivory Pique Dress Cane-Ca. 1698-A nice early: 26. Ivory Pique Dress Cane-Ca. 1698-A nice early example with the initials D.P. and the numbers 98 atop, original sliver pique work, a pair of lanyard holes, malacca shaft and an iron ferrule- H. 1 x

0026: 26. Ivory Pique Dress Cane-Ca. 1698-A nice earlyEst. US$1,000-US$2,000

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27. Mildly Erotic Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A: 27. Mildly Erotic Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-A turned ivory handle which Is mildly erotic which unscrews and produces a brass cylinder containing unguent, Thick malacca shaft and a horn

0027: 27. Mildly Erotic Ivory Dress Cane-Late 19th Century-AEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

28. A Pair of Substantial Ivory Dress Canes-Ca.: 28. A Pair of Substantial Ivory Dress Canes-Ca. 1880-Both with silver collars, one ebony and one malacca shaft, average length 32” $400-$600

0028: 28. A Pair of Substantial Ivory Dress Canes-Ca.Est. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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29. Ladies Ivory Crook Cane-Dated 1912-An ivory crook: 29. Ladies Ivory Crook Cane-Dated 1912-An ivory crook with a gold band engraved To Mother on the Celebration of her Golden Wedding 27th February 1912 from John and Katie-Long ivory lower collar with

0029: 29. Ladies Ivory Crook Cane-Dated 1912-An ivory crookEst. US$300-US$500

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30. Nautical Ivory Cane- Ca. 1830- A rustic walrus: 30. Nautical Ivory Cane- Ca. 1830- A rustic walrus ivory handle with decorative piercings, walrus ivory collar, coconut and other hardwood shaft, 3“ white metal ferrule H.- 1 ½“ x 2 ¾“ O.L.-

0030: 30. Nautical Ivory Cane- Ca. 1830- A rustic walrusEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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31. Ivory Lion Cane- Ca. 1875- An expertly carved: 31. Ivory Lion Cane- Ca. 1875- An expertly carved standing lion holding an ivory shield with the previous owner’s name, a songbird and more, brass collar, exotic wood shaft and no ferrule. H.- 3

0031: 31. Ivory Lion Cane- Ca. 1875- An expertly carvedEst. US$700-US$900

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32.Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1875- A high relief carved: 32.Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1875- A high relief carved handle with acorns and oak leaves, ornate silver collar, original lanyard, exotic wood shaft and a horn ferrule. H.- 4“ x 1 ½“ O.L.- 33 ½“

0032: 32.Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1875- A high relief carvedEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

33. Nautical Ivory Cane- Ca. 1860- A carved whale ivory: 33. Nautical Ivory Cane- Ca. 1860- A carved whale ivory cane with a segmented ivory shaft, one side of the handle has a carved lion and the other a monkey’s head and a horn ferrule. H.- 1 7/8“ x

0033: 33. Nautical Ivory Cane- Ca. 1860- A carved whale ivoryEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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34. Ivory Dress Cane- Late 19th Century- A large ivory: 34. Ivory Dress Cane- Late 19th Century- A large ivory handle, guilt metal collar with maker’s stamps, a metal disc which is stamped “Franzi London,“ malacca shaft and a horn ferrule. H.- 1

0034: 34. Ivory Dress Cane- Late 19th Century- A large ivoryEst. US$500-US$600

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35. Gigantic Cane Trade Sign- Ca. 1875- An exaggerated: 35. Gigantic Cane Trade Sign- Ca. 1875- An exaggerated stag handle cane which was used as a trade sign hanging in the window or outside of a cane retailer, probably in Paris, the elk horn handle has

0035: 35. Gigantic Cane Trade Sign- Ca. 1875- An exaggeratedEst. US$2,500-US$3,000Lot Passed

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36. Ivory Duck Cane- Ca. 1880- A carved ivory duck head: 36. Ivory Duck Cane- Ca. 1880- A carved ivory duck head with two colored glass eyes and a stained ivory beak, average ivory striations, full bark twigspur shaft and a brass ferrule. H.- 2 ¾” x 1

0036: 36. Ivory Duck Cane- Ca. 1880- A carved ivory duck headEst. US$500-US$700

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37. Tobacco Pipe System Cane- Ca. early twentieth: 37. Tobacco Pipe System Cane- Ca. early twentieth century- A premier example with a mother of pearl disc atop, faux briar-wood pipe with metal attachment, small metal collar, mallaca shaft and a

0037: 37. Tobacco Pipe System Cane- Ca. early twentiethEst. US$500-US$600

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38. Ivory Microscope Cane- Ca. 1880-An ivory knob which: 38. Ivory Microscope Cane- Ca. 1880-An ivory knob which unscrews to reveal a brass box that holds a single element microscope, thick mallacca shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 1 x 1 , O.L. 36” $600-$1000

0038: 38. Ivory Microscope Cane- Ca. 1880-An ivory knob whichEst. US$600-US$1,000

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39. Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1830- A simple but elegant: 39. Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1830- A simple but elegant ivory handle with an inscribed silver disc atop, banded coin silver collar, a pair of coin silver eyelets, malacca shaft and a silver metal

0039: 39. Ivory Dress Cane- Ca. 1830- A simple but elegantEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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40. Gambler’s Cane- Ca.1885- A fluted, exotic wood: 40. Gambler’s Cane- Ca.1885- A fluted, exotic wood handle, with the initials “T.W.” atop, the handle unscrews and holds five dice and about 50 miniature poker chips, British hallmarked silver

0040: 40. Gambler’s Cane- Ca.1885- A fluted, exotic woodEst. US$600-US$800

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41. Day’s Patent Gun Cane- Ca. 1830- A signed “A.D.: 41. Day’s Patent Gun Cane- Ca. 1830- A signed “A.D. Bishop” gun cane, made on Day’s patent, original stag handle, good sighting mechanism and a metal ferrule. O.L.- 32” $1300-$1800

0041: 41. Day’s Patent Gun Cane- Ca. 1830- A signed “A.D.Est. US$1,300-US$1,800

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42. Pond System Cane- Ca. 1920- A cane used to sample: 42. Pond System Cane- Ca. 1920- A cane used to sample pond water, metal adjustable shaft which extends to approximately 5 feet. O.L.- 33” $300-$500

0042: 42. Pond System Cane- Ca. 1920- A cane used to sampleEst. US$300-US$500

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43. Fine Gun Cane- Ca. 1880- A European 36 caliber: 43. Fine Gun Cane- Ca. 1880- A European 36 caliber cartridge gun cane with a round barrel covered with a tropical hardwood sleeve, the handle has a tweezer cocking mechanism, barrel is threaded to

0043: 43. Fine Gun Cane- Ca. 1880- A European 36 caliberEst. US$1,200-US$1,600

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44. Silver Cat Cane- Twentieth Century- A cast silver: 44. Silver Cat Cane- Twentieth Century- A cast silver handle which is hallmarked “K.C. for Keith Cowey,” exotic wood shaft and a horn ferrule. H.- 2 ½” x 3” O.L.- 36” $500-$700

0044: 44. Silver Cat Cane- Twentieth Century- A cast silverEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

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45. Violin Cane- Ca. Nineteenth Century- A rare violin: 45. Violin Cane- Ca. Nineteenth Century- A rare violin cane and bow, in maple wood with its original patina, carved chin rest for a right handed player, branded “d. Deutsche Geigenchristus” on

0045: 45. Violin Cane- Ca. Nineteenth Century- A rare violinEst. US$5,000-US$7,000

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46. Flute Cane- Twentieth century- A professional: 46. Flute Cane- Twentieth century- A professional Selmer flute which has been transformed to a system cane, horn handle, working flute, hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule. H.- 3 ½” x 2 ½” O.L.-

0046: 46. Flute Cane- Twentieth century- A professionalEst. US$500-US$1,000

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47. Beheading Cane-C. 1880- A French carved horn: 47. Beheading Cane-C. 1880- A French carved horn Blackamoor handle, gilt collar, compartment which holds an ivory and steel beheading sword, the head can be cut from the shaft with the small sword,

0047: 47. Beheading Cane-C. 1880- A French carved hornEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

48. Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- Silver handle with the: 48. Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- Silver handle with the owners name inscribed atop with minor dents and dings, ebony twigspur shaft and a metal ferrule, H.- 2” x 1” O.L.- 34 ¼” $350-$450

0048: 48. Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- Silver handle with theEst. US$350-US$450Lot Passed

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