Antique Cane Auction - 11:00am Eastern

11: Erotic French Ivory Nude Cane-Art Nouveau-A large i

1: Ivory Bear and Vine Cane-19th Century-A very fine ca

9: Ivory Buffalo Cane-A nicely carved ivory handle

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Antique Cane Auction - 11:00am Eastern

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Kimball M. Sterling Inc. www.auctionauction.com in association with liveauctioneers.com will present "The Aesthetic Art and Architecture of the Cane Auction: A Private CollectionÃ¢â‚¬Â Saturday September 25th at 11:00 Eastern time. The auction will consist of over 125 world class canes and walking sticks. > >The collection consists of ivory, porcelain, erotic, nautical, silver, gold, folk-art and system sticks. Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and many other time periods are represented in the offerings. There is a wonderful group of canine canes representing many different breeds as well as a group of cat canes.. In porcelain the collection has Meissen, KPM, and French paste. The canes range from the mid 18th to the 20th Century. > >There are premiere sword canes in the group that would match those in the finest collections. A fine presentation of nautical ivory, sterling silver dress, and Asian ivory is also included. The art of collecting canes has many crossovers to all field of collecting. > >Kimball M. Sterling is the premiere cane live internet auction in the world and presents three to five cane auctions a year. The sales are conducted live on the internet at liveuactioneers.com and also live at 125 West Market Street Johnson City, Tennessee. A full printed catalogue is also available for each auction. > >For more information contact Kimball or Victoria Sterling at 423-773-4073 or kimballsterling@earthlink.net. >

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Ivory Bear and Vine Cane-19th Century-A very fine ca: Ivory Bear and Vine Cane-19th Century-A very fine carved ivory bear, one piece vine shaft and a metal ferrule, probably Russian-O.L. 35 ½"-$1,000-$2,000

0001: Ivory Bear and Vine Cane-19th Century-A very fine caEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Ivory Dachshunds Cane-Late 19th Century-A pair of iv: Ivory Dachshunds Cane-Late 19th Century-A pair of ivory dogs, malacca shaft, ivory collar and a brass ferrule-H. 3 ¾" x 2 ½", O.L. 38 ½"-$1,500-$2,500

0002: Ivory Dachshunds Cane-Late 19th Century-A pair of ivEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Ivory Cat Cane-Circa 1890-Carved ivory cat with dark: Ivory Cat Cane-Circa 1890-Carved ivory cat with dark, inset eyes, ebony shaft, braided silver collar, and an ivory ferrule. The handle is 4 ¼" wide.-O.L. 35 ¾"-$1,000-$1,500

0003: Ivory Cat Cane-Circa 1890-Carved ivory cat with darkEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Large Ivory Tiger Cane-Late 19th Century-A stylized: Large Ivory Tiger Cane-Late 19th Century-A stylized ivory head, Malacca shaft, metal collar and ferrule-H. 3 ¼" x 2 ¼", O.L. 36"-$2,000-$3,000

0004: Large Ivory Tiger Cane-Late 19th Century-A stylizedEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Toledo Sword Cane-19th Century-An ivory handle with: Toledo Sword Cane-19th Century-An ivory handle with a 17 ¼" diamond shape blade signed Toledo, Malacca shaft, silver collar and a metal ferrule-H. 5 ¼" x 3 ¼", O.L. 31 ½"-$1,000-$2,000

0005: Toledo Sword Cane-19th Century-An ivory handle withEst. $1,000-$2,000

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European Silver Sword Cane-Circa 1875-A 1 ½" silver: European Silver Sword Cane-Circa 1875-A 1 ½" silver knob with Asian motif's, Malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. It has a 20" triangular foil blade with much of it's original blued finish-O.L.

0006: European Silver Sword Cane-Circa 1875-A 1 ½" silverEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Ivory and Horn Mermaid Cane-Circa 1880-An unusual mi: Ivory and Horn Mermaid Cane-Circa 1880-An unusual mixed use of materials, stepped Malacca shaft and a horn ferrule. The twin tailed mermaid is made in high relief with a dark brown horn.-H. 7 ½" x 2

0007: Ivory and Horn Mermaid Cane-Circa 1880-An unusual miEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Boar Warthog Ivory Cane-Circa 1870-A fine carved han: Boar Warthog Ivory Cane-Circa 1870-A fine carved handle, ebonized fruitwood shaft, and a metal ferrule. The tooth is 6 ½" wide and is probably some type of German trophy-O.L. 35 ½"-$800-$1,500

0008: Boar Warthog Ivory Cane-Circa 1870-A fine carved hanEst. $800-$1,500

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Ivory Buffalo Cane-A nicely carved ivory handle: Ivory Buffalo Cane-A nicely carved ivory handle, Malacca shaft, silver collar and a metal ferrule-H. 2 ½" x 2 ½", O.L. 34 ¼"-$2,000-$3,000

0009: Ivory Buffalo Cane-A nicely carved ivory handleEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Large Ivory Crook Cane-Circa 1910-Large carved hand: Large Ivory Crook Cane-Circa 1910-Large carved handle, pepperwood shaft, ivory collar and stag horn ferrule-H. 5" x 3 ¼", O.L. 37"-$800-$1,500

0010: Large Ivory Crook Cane-Circa 1910-Large carved handEst. $800-$1,500

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Erotic French Ivory Nude Cane-Art Nouveau-A large i: Erotic French Ivory Nude Cane-Art Nouveau-A large ivory handle with a wonderful $3,000-$6,000

0011: Erotic French Ivory Nude Cane-Art Nouveau-A large iEst. $3,000-$6,000

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English Skull Cane-Circa 1900-A carved iron wood iv: English Skull Cane-Circa 1900-A carved iron wood ivory handle with ivory teeth, collar, and ferrule. The skull has a moving lower jaw.-H. 3 ½" x 3", O.L. 35 ½"-$1,500-$3,000

0012: English Skull Cane-Circa 1900-A carved iron wood ivEst. $1,500-$3,000

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Amethyst Quartz Cane-Circa 1890-A natural stoned ha: Amethyst Quartz Cane-Circa 1890-A natural stoned handle, ebony shaft, a cloisonné enamel collar and a horn ferrule. The ball is 1 ¾" in diameter.-O.L. 38 ¼"-$400-$700

0013: Amethyst Quartz Cane-Circa 1890-A natural stoned haEst. $400-$700

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Ivory Skull and Snake Cane-Late 19th Century-Large: Ivory Skull and Snake Cane-Late 19th Century-Large ivory knob, Congo wood shaft, metal collar and brass ferrule, carved one piece handle-H. 2 ¾" x 2 ¼", O.L. 33 1/3"-$1,500-$2,500

0014: Ivory Skull and Snake Cane-Late 19th Century-LargeEst. $1,500-$2,500

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Ivory Owl Cane-Early 20th Century-Large ivory handl: Ivory Owl Cane-Early 20th Century-Large ivory handle, ash branch shaft, dark glass eyes and a metal ferrule-H. 2 ¼" x 2 ¼", O.L. 36"-$1,000-$1,500

0015: Ivory Owl Cane-Early 20th Century-Large ivory handlEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Bull Dog Glove Holder Cane-Circa 1900-A carved frui: Bull Dog Glove Holder Cane-Circa 1900-A carved fruitwood handle, Malacca shaft, leather collar, glass eyes and a metal ferrule. When the lower jaw is activated, the mouth opens to show a red tongue

0016: Bull Dog Glove Holder Cane-Circa 1900-A carved fruiEst. $700-$1,200

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Peacock Silver Dress Cane-Circa 1880-An oversize si: Peacock Silver Dress Cane-Circa 1880-An oversize silver handle, Malacca shaft and a brass ferrule-H. 3" x 2", O.L. 37 ½"-$900-$1,200

0017: Peacock Silver Dress Cane-Circa 1880-An oversize siEst. $900-$1,200

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Ivory Religious Cane-Early 19th Century-A carved iv: Ivory Religious Cane-Early 19th Century-A carved ivory and horn handle, Malacca shaft and a brass ferrule. The handle basically creates a spirit of Christmas. Handle is 3 ¼" high-O.L. 35

0018: Ivory Religious Cane-Early 19th Century-A carved ivEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Fruitwood Duck Cane-20th Century-Carved handle, Mal: Fruitwood Duck Cane-20th Century-Carved handle, Malacca shaft, glass eyes, leather collar and a metal ferrule-H. 6" x 2", O.L. 36"-$500-$1,000

0019: Fruitwood Duck Cane-20th Century-Carved handle, MalEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

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Stag Bird Cane-Late 19th Century-A figural stag hor: Stag Bird Cane-Late 19th Century-A figural stag horn, grained rosewood shaft, metal collar, large pair of two color glass eyes and bi-metal ferrule-H. 4" x 2", O.L. 37"-$500-$800

0020: Stag Bird Cane-Late 19th Century-A figural stag horEst. $500-$800

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American Nautical Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved wh: American Nautical Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved whale tooth handle in the shape of a clinched fist, holding an eel with a buttoned cuff, rich Malacca shaft with silver eyelets and a brass ferrule.

0021: American Nautical Cane-Mid 19th Century-A carved whEst. $1,500-$3,000

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Bone Short Sword Cane-Circa 1865-Nice original cane: Bone Short Sword Cane-Circa 1865-Nice original cane with a bone handle, mother-of-pearl medallion, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. It has a 12 ½" foil blade and a locking friction device. The

0022: Bone Short Sword Cane-Circa 1865-Nice original caneEst. $600-$1,200

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Blow Dart Cane-Mid 19th Century-A 1 ¼" boxwood mout: Blow Dart Cane-Mid 19th Century-A 1 ¼" boxwood mouth piece knob, bamboo shaft which has a built in tube, iron ferrule and a removable horn plug. It is in excellent condition and ready for the

0023: Blow Dart Cane-Mid 19th Century-A 1 ¼" boxwood moutEst. $500-$1,200

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Sword Triple System Stick-Mid 19th Century-Ivory ha: Sword Triple System Stick-Mid 19th Century-Ivory handle, bronze collar, bamboo shaft and a metal ferrule. It has a full length sword, wax seal, and a dog whistle. The fist is holding a baton on a

0024: Sword Triple System Stick-Mid 19th Century-Ivory haEst. $500-$1,200

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Kimball M. Sterling Inc. TFL-1915

Johnson City, TN, United States

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Week of sale by appointment. The Friday before the auction Noon until 5:00 and the morning of at 9:00am

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Johnson City, TN 37604

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Terms and Conditions Check,Echeck, MasterCard, or Visa. A 20% buyers premium will be added to the hammer price as part of the sale price for internet bidders.. We reserved the right to hold purchases until the buyers checks clears if buyer is not known by us. Paypal is accepted from international bidders only with echeck. Bank letter of credit is acceptable.Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly. All property is sold as is and the neither the auction company or the consignor will be responsible for descriptions, genuineness, provenance or condition of the property. No statement in the catalog made orally at the sale or otherwise shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability. Call for a condition report or email for additional photos. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have total discretion to determine the successful bidder, in which his determination shall be final or to re-offer and resale the article in dispute. Title of the item or items purchased by the bidder will pass at the fall of the gavel according to the UCC laws. This is not an approval auction. Principal auctioneer: Kimball M. Sterling #2467. B. Elizabeth Sterling, auctioneer # 5757. Firm Kimball M Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 Bidders may bid live on the Internet . Worldwide shipping is available, international paperwork is the responsibility of the buyer. We encourage you to use United States Mail. Our shipper is: Pack-N-Mail Shipping Center 1805 North Roan Street Johnson City, tn 37601-3158 Phone: (423) 434-0063 We will also be glad to hold your purchase for pick up. We do not ship in house. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. will not be held responsible for bids not received in time for the auction or slow Internet bids. We will not be responsible for items left on our location for over 30 days. Sale will be conducted at 125 West Markert Street, Johnson City, Tennessee.37604 Announcements day of the sale take precedence over pre-sale advertising. Any litigation that pertains to this auction will be conducted in the county Of Washington in Tennessee and is agreed upon by registering for this auction. Airport is the Tri-Cities Airport, which is approximately 20 miles from the gallery. Internet catalog and live bidding available at our website. Best Western Hotel: 423-282-2126. Ask for Sterling rate. Please call for condition report on sale lots or email us. We do send out multiple photos by email of any lot in the auction .By registering for this auction you accept the terms and give Kimball M. Sterling auctions the right to charge your credit card ,for purchases and shipping, which your have entered on your registration. Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction. Condition report can be addressed by a phone call or an email. We do have an import export permit and can ship legal ivory overseas. The average cost of permits is 325.00 per item plus the shipping. All of the cost must be paid upfront. If we ship your ivory overseas we must do these permits. If you choose to have someone else ship your canes it will be up to you and the other party.

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