8. Ivory and Red Coral Cane-Ca. 1850-Substantial T-shaped ivory handle set with a large red coral Renaissance panel depicting what seems to be, a loving couple, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. This visually striking cane was created to revere the coral panel, a precious and most likely Grand Tour souvenir, presented as trophy, surrounded by gracing crowns of laurel leaf. -H. 6” x 4”, O.L. 38”-$4,000-$6,000

Kimball M Sterling, Inc Appraisers- 125 West Market, Johnson City, Tn 37604.The ivory  Loxodonta Africana in any cane in this auction 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 Elephant, French – Éléphant d'Afrique, Éléphant Africain, Spanish – Elefante Africano Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family ANAMILIA CHORDATA MAMMALIA PROBOSCIDEA ELEPHANTIDAE