AN AMETHYST INSET 900 STANDARD SILVER CLIMBING BEAR CANE Probably Russian, late 19th century The hooked silver handle with a bear cub climbing up the side of the cane towards an inset amethyst on one terminal and with monogram XXV, on a snakewood shaft with a silver foliate applique with a metal ferrule. height overall 36 3/4in (93.4cm); height of handle 3 3/4in (9.5cm); width 6in (15.2cm) Footnotes: Provenance Il Segno del Tempo, Milan; Collection of Eddi Van Auken, California, purchased from the above September 2003. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing