A CONTINENTAL ONYX AND 18K GOLD MASONIC CANEPossibly German, 19th century

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A CONTINENTAL ONYX AND 18K GOLD MASONIC CANE Possibly German, 19th century The knob handle with a faceted onyx at the terminal, with six white discs with Masonic symbols, on an ebonized shaft with a metal ferrule. height overall 34 1/2in (87.5cm); height of handle 3in (7.5cm); width 2in (5cm) Footnotes: Provenance Il Segno del Tempo, Milan; Collection of Eddi Van Auken, California, purchased from the above June 2008. 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

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A CONTINENTAL ONYX AND 18K GOLD MASONIC CANEPossibly German, 19th century

Lot 0083

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Sep 22, 2026, 1:22 PM EDT

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$1,500

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The Eddi Van Auken Cane Collection, Part III

Sep 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

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AN AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL RED GLASS INLAID STERLING SILVER AND BONE FALCON CANEWith mark for Tiffan...

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$7,500

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$1,100

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$2,600

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$2,400

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$1,000

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$1,100

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$1,500

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$300

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$1,500

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$6,500

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$4,200

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$1,500

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$3,000

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$1,000

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$420

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$7,500

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$600

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