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LOT 3152
Unique Relief Carved Dog/Tusk Cane with Silver Band - Throughout the decades of their popularity, canes with carved handles showed a multitude of
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LOT 3151
Attractive Relief Carved Antique Ivory Scottish Terrier Cane - Starting in the 16th century, canes and walking sticks became extremely popular, first among royalty and nobility, and by the 19th and 20th centuries having worked their way down to the middle classes as a symbol of status. This cane appears to be an ideal piece for a gentleman to show of his status while also honoring a canine friend. The knob-shaped antique ivory handle is expertly relief carved in the form
of a bust of a Scottish terrier with glass eyes. There is a silver band where the handle meets the smooth ebonized hardwood shaft that
is engraved with the initials “RK”. The shaft is tipped with contrasting light colored horn. The overall length is 36 1/4 inches. CONDITION: Very fine, the antique
ivory showing an attractive lightly aged appearance overall, attractive aged patina on the silver, and a few scattered minor chips in the ebonized finish of the shaft.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
motifs, with dogs being a very common theme. Whether is was a
trusted hunting dog, champion racing dog, or simply a loyal companion, dogs are one of the most commonly seen inspirations for a canes carving. This cane is a prime example of that, with a unique twist. The somewhat C-shaped grip of this cane shows mostly the form of the tusk it was carved from, with a slightly smaller relief carved dog laying near the band. The grip is joined to the shaft with a wide silver band that has floral motifs. The smooth shaft is Malacca and is tipped with German silver and iron. It measures approximately 36
inches overall.
CONDITION: Very fine, the grip showing an attractive lightly aged tone with minimal handling evidence. The silver band shows an attractively aged patina. The shaft is also very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and some brown patina on the iron portion of the tip.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3153
Attractive Relief Carved Hunting Dogs Cane - Throughout the decades of their popularity, canes with carved handles showed a multitude of motifs, with dogs being a very common theme. Whether is was a trusted hunting dog, champion racing dog, or simply a loyal companion, dogs are one of the most commonly seen inspirations for a canes carving. This cane is an excellent example of that, with the two-piece hooked grip having been carved with what appears to be the heads of three hounds/hunting dogs, one having what may be a cow’s tail, or whip in its mouth. At the bottom of the grip is a carved band that made to look like a dog’s collar.
The smooth shaft is Malacca and tipped with antique ivory. It measures 35 1/8
inches overall.
CONDITION: Fine, the grip has a couple minor cracks near the collar, a few scattered hairline age cracks, and an attractive lightly aged tone. The shaft is very good with some scattered light handling marks, and the tip having a couple cracks and some mild wear.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3154
Attractive Relief Carved Hound Head Cane - Starting in the 16th century, canes and walking sticks became extremely popular, first among royalty and nobility, and by the 19th and 20th centuries having worked their way down to the middle classes as a symbol of status. Being most popular among the upper echelons of society, popular motifs for canes often featured prized and valuable horses or hunting dogs, such as this example. The slightly “L” shaped, antique ivory handle is masterfully relief carved in the shape of a snarling hound’s head. The handle is joined to the shaft with a wide silver band marked “STERLING”. The varnished hardwood shaft is smooth, shows some nice figure, and
is tipped with dark horn. It measures 32 inches overall.
CONDITION: Very good, the grip showing an attractively aged tone and a series
of hairline age cracks on the rear of the head. The silver shows an attractively aged patina. The shaft is also very good with some light handling marks scattered throughout and retaining most of
the varnish.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800