46. Ivory Historic Incroyable Cane-Ca. 1820-Figural ivory handle carved to depict an “Incroyable” young man wearing the eccentric huge neckties, thick, square monocle and a “Bicorne” hat with the hair falling on the ears and bound in a pigtail at the back. Ebony shaft and a faceted silver ferrule. The fine and expressive detail with smooth and soft surface is guided by the hand of a talented artist and exudes the authentic “Muscadin” flavors. The cane has all the elements to help an accurate dating around 1820 and survived in original condition with a superb luster to the ivory. It paved the way for Napoleon Bonaparte.-H. 2 ¾” x 2”, O.L. 39 ¾”-$1,500-$2,000

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