91. Ivory Biblical Cane of “The Massacre of the Innocents at Bethlehem”-Ca. 1870-Ivory ball knob carved with geometrical patterns and its plain silver collar with “STERLING” hallmark on a hardwood shaft embellished with metal wire inlay over its entire length and a horn ferrule. The hinged ball unfolds to reveal two detailed scenes with depicting Herod and the massacre of the children. While the remarkable detailed and vibrant carving of the panels is perfectly conserved, the outside of the knob is endorsed by the appropriate antique note and suitable wear. So far unrecorded in the widespread cane repertoire, this cane makes a personal appointment with the Passover Seeder and is a great conversations object, easily awakening the interest of every interlocutor.-H. 2 ¼” diameter, O.L. 36 ¾”-$1,000-$1,500

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.