92. Hard Stone Figural Mascot Cane-Ca. 1890-Single piece Eosite, often called red jade, handle of intense pink color fashioned in a stylized pistol shape and carved to depict a prone pig a top of a plain plinth. The large and fat domestic animal shows the typical large head with long snout and dawn falling, long ears covering two eyes with inset sapphires cabochons, hoofed toes on each trotter and the trademark, curly, short tail.  The contrast between the humbleness of the subject and the luxury of the constituent materials hints to a Russian origin in the taste of Fabergé and adds to its charm. It belongs to the upscale jewelry Objects of Virtue and survived intact, well cared for and in original condition with its braided silver wire collar and ebony shaft with a horn ferrule. -H. 3 3/4” x 3”, O.L. 38 1/2”-$3,000-$4,000

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