33. Figural Tortoiseshell and Ivory cane-Ca. 1850-The handle features a large solid tortoishell figure of a putto standing on a plain turned ivory base and holding a larger round vessel with an ivory cap on the left shoulder. Ebony shaft and a stag horn ferrule. The carving is fine and detailed and plays, in the right light, all the seducing, mottled warm color and fascinating translucency of the noble organic material. Custom made to the highest standards for a wealthy client, this cane is surely a one-of-a-kind great collectable. It is given more exclusivity by an original and unadulterated, mint condition. The design as well as the carving speak for an early Dieppe origin around 1850. Anyone sensitive to the beauty of organic materials will be here richly compensated. H. 5 x 1 , O.L. 38 -$2,500-$3,000-

The ivory Loxodonta Africana in this cane complies with pre-cites and the Endangered Species Act 1973 which are currently the law in the United States. It is our opinion that this cane was made before 1973 and the ivory has not been repaired or altered. Each lot in this auction is in our opinion legal to sell in the USA except in states that have restrictions. Please check your state law.Species Authority:(Blumenbach, 1797)Common Name(s):English–African ElephantFrench–Éléphant d'Afrique, Éléphant AfricainSpanish–Elefante AfricanoKingdomPhylumClassOrderFamilyANIMALIACHORDATAMAMMALIAPROBOSCIDEAELEPHANTIDAENo new law is in effect for ivory that complies with the ESA.