Bone handle sword cane.

Description

Carved with gun, hat, a possible sack. Leaning against tree stump. Sword measures 30.5" long.

Condition

Bone shows good age; cracks have darkened; small chip missing at top of handle.

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Bone handle sword cane.

Lot 0573B

Estimate $300-$500Apr 24, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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Decoys and Sporting Art Auction Day Two

Apr 24, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

St. Michaels, MD, United States

Four antique walking sticks.: One stick has a painted snake with red bead eyes. One willow stick with carved and painted snake. One with an alligator similar to sticks found in Florida. One that may be English has a bull dog head

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Kennebec Canoe Model, Waterville, Maine, 1st quarter 20th century.: Rare yellow and gold with name painted on each side. Measures 69" long.

Apr 24, 2026Kennebec Canoe Model, Waterville, Maine, 1st quarter 20th century.

Early sailing canoe model.: Lapstrake construction with tiny copper nails. Includes two small oars that are original. Measures 35" long.

Apr 24, 2026Early sailing canoe model.

Peterborough Canoe Company.: Canoe model. Measures 37" long. Two seats retain original weaving.

Apr 24, 2026Peterborough Canoe Company.

Apr 24, 2026Black bellied plover from Cobb Island, Virginia.

Early eskimo curlew from Nantucket, Massachusetts, circa 1870.: Split tail carving and short curved bill, accurate to the species. Measures 12.5" long. Provenance: Private Southern collection. Literature: "Bird Decoys of North America" by Robert Shaw,

Apr 24, 2026Early eskimo curlew from Nantucket, Massachusetts, circa 1870.

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.: Black bellied plover with split tail carving and painted tack eyes. Measures 9.75" long. Provenance: Dean Hyde collection

Apr 24, 2026A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.: Early yellowlegs from the Parker Whittimore rig. Branded "PWW" on underside. Measures 13" long. Provenance: Martin and Deborah Maloy collection.

Apr 24, 2026A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Three silhouette golden plover, Massachusetts.: Similar to those from the Morton rig. Measure 10.25" to 11.25" long. Provenance: Martin and Deborah Maloy collection.

Apr 24, 2026Three silhouette golden plover, Massachusetts.

Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts.: Golden plover with split tail carving and bead eyes. Measures 10.5" long. Provenance: Deborah and Martin Maloy collection.

Apr 24, 2026Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts.

Unknown maker, Massachusetts, late 19th century.: Very thinly hollowed plover with bulbous head and bead eyes. Measures 9.5" long. Provenance: Deborah and Martin Maloy collection.

Apr 24, 2026Unknown maker, Massachusetts, late 19th century.

Yellowlegs wind bird" from Massachusetts, early 20th century.: Thinly hollowed from the underside. Decoy would move on its stickup stake with the slightest breeze. Measures 12.25" long.

Apr 24, 2026Yellowlegs wind bird" from Massachusetts, early 20th century.

Yellowlegs from Massachusetts.: Relief wing carving. Carrying hole drilled through tail. Measures 10.5" long.

Apr 24, 2026Yellowlegs from Massachusetts.

Chip carved yellowlegs, circa 1900.: Carved extended thighs and iron bill. Measures 11" long. Provenance: Private Southern collection.

Apr 24, 2026Chip carved yellowlegs, circa 1900.

Unknown maker, Massachusetts, early 20th century.: Greater yellowlegs in alert pose. Three piece laminate body with deep relief wing carving and brass tack eyes. Very appealing polka dot paint pattern. Measures 13.5" long. Provenance: Martin and

Apr 24, 2026Unknown maker, Massachusetts, early 20th century.

Charles Thomas (b. 1875) Assinippi, Massachusetts.: Large willet with relief wingtip carving. McCleery collection ink stamp on underside. Also includes McCleery collection stand. Measures 15" long. Provenance: Dr. James McCleery collection.

Apr 24, 2026Charles Thomas (b. 1875) Assinippi, Massachusetts.

Golden plover from Massachusetts, 19th century.: Relief wing and split tail carving. Tack eyes. Measures 10" long. Provenance: Private Southern collection.

Apr 24, 2026Golden plover from Massachusetts, 19th century.

Excellent painted patriotic shield, late 19th century.: Bald eagle holding arrows and olive branches with banneret reading "E. Pluribus Unum". Stencil on back reads "B. Fabor decorator 931 and 933 B'Way Brooklyn". Metal pieces added to backside of

Apr 24, 2026Excellent painted patriotic shield, late 19th century.

Maurice Decker (1871-1945), Dark Harbor, Maine.: Carved wooden eagle with talons grasping freshly killed fish. Carved cross hatching on eagle with carved eyes and raised wings. Decker was known for making decoys and carved eagles. Measures 10" tall.

Apr 24, 2026Maurice Decker (1871-1945), Dark Harbor, Maine.

Carved and painted eagle by the Artistic Design Company, Boston, Massachusetts.: 1st half 20th century. Measures 8" x 7".

Apr 24, 2026Carved and painted eagle by the Artistic Design Company, Boston, Massachusetts.

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