91. Spectacular Ivory Eagle and Snake Cane-Ca. 1880-Substantial ivory knob carved in fine and naturalistic detail to depict an eagle biting a serpent, ebony shaft adorned with extensive ivory dot inlay, carved with a longer twist and heeled with a tall stag horn ferrule. The profile of the handle speaks for an Anglo-American origin while the adorned shaft seems to have Indian ties. In any case, the entire cane aged well and with a rich and uniform patina.-H. 4” x 2 ½”, O.L. 36 ¼”-$2,000-$3,000

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