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LOT 1174
Attractive Relief Carved Crouching Tiger Cane with Silver Band - Canes and walking sticks
had been growing in popularity for centuries,
first among royalty and nobility, and eventually reaching their most widespread use by the 19th and 20th centuries, having worked their way down to the middle classes as a symbol of the status
of whoever carried one. Canes were particularly popular among gentlemen throughout the
British Empire, with this example presenting strong association to India given its theme. The somewhat L-shaped, antique ivory grip of this cane has been expertly relief carved in the form of a crouching tiger, poised to pounce. The tiger has one of the glass eyes remaining. The grip is joined to the shaft by a silver floral band marked “SOLID/ SILVER”. The shaft is knobbed and tipped with German silver and iron. It measures
34 1/4 inches overall.
CONDITION: Fine, the grip shows an attractively aged tone overall, one of the glass eyes absent, and a portion of the lower jaw absent. The silver shows an attractively aged patina. The shaft is very fine with some light wear and handling marks. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1175
Relief Carved Man in Top Hat Cane with Silver Band - Steadily growing
in popularity starting around the 16th century, canes reached the pinnacle
of their popularity amongst the upper classes of society around the late-19th and early-20th centuries. They became more than just an accessory, but rather
a symbol of ones status and wealth. This antique ivory grip on this interesting example has been masterfully relief carved in the form of a dapper man of African decent clad in a top hat and bow tie. The grip is joined to the shaft with
a silver band that bears faint hallmarks (believed to be sterling). The smooth shaft is exceptionally thick and appears to be ebony tipped with antique ivory. The shaft may have been shortened at some point or originally made short similar to a “swagger stick”. It measures 29 inches overall. CONDITION: Very fine, the grip shows an attractive, lightly aged patina and some light handling marks. The silver shows a dark, attractively aged patina. The shaft is very good as shortened (see above) with some scattered minor handling marks and a minor crack near the tip.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1176
Attractive
Carved Cane
with Ornate
Silver Accents and Inscription - Canes were incredibly popular through the 19th century and into the 20th century among people from all walks of the life, with the canes growing more ornate the higher in the economic and social ladder the person was standing. Due to their popularity, they were very common gifts for Christmas and special occasions, especially among the affluent. This piece would have made a very attractive and cherished gift. The T-shaped antique ivory grip has been
nicely carved with spiraling flutes and capped with silver that has matching flutes and floral pattered edges, and is inscribed with the monogram “JM”. The grip is joined to the shaft with a silver band
with roped edges marked “T.D&V./ STERLING”. The shaft is knobbed and topped with German silver and iron. It measures
32 3/4 inches overall.
CONDITION: Fine, the grip showing an attractive lightly aged tone and a few scattered hairline age cracks. The silver shows an attractively aged patina. The shaft is very fine with some scattered light handling marks and wear.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1177
Attractive Detailed Relief Carved Horse
Head Cane with Silver Band - Beginning in approximately the 16th century, canes gradually became more popular among the upper echelons of society. This popularity as an affluent accessory reached its zenith around the same time as that
of horse racing, often dubbed, “the sport of kings”. It is unsurprising therefore, that many canes are found associated with the sport. This unique piece is a prime example of that with the antique ivory grip expertly relief carved in the form of a detailed horse’s head that is fitted with glass eyes, which may have been meant to represent an owner’s prized racehorse. The grip is joined to the shaft with silver band marked “STERLING” that appears to have a horseshoe and horse whip on it. The hardwood shaft has been carved and finished to look similar to bamboo, and is tipped with German silver and iron. It measures 35 inches overall. CONDITION: Very fine, the grip shows an attractive lightly aged tone with a few scattered hairline age cracks. The silver band has an attractively aged patina. The shaft is very good with some scattered minor handling marks and mild wear
towards the bottom.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500