A Cornucopia of Canes III

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Join Cowan's Historic Americana Auctions is pleased to offer more than
350 fine canes and walking sticks from the lifetime collection of Merton

Price of Palm Beach, Florida. Carved ivory, scrimshaw, folk art,
Tiffany and gold quartz canes will be sold without reserve. Register
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OUTSTANDING ALL-HORN CROOK-HANDLED CANE301 - OUTSTANDING ALL-HORN CROOK-HANDLED CANE
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This beautiful cane is made of 13 sections of horn in various shades. The crook handle is a single piece of horn 4"wide and 3.25" high, wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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BRIGHT CUT GOLD PLATED PRESENTATION CANE DATED 1924302 - BRIGHT CUT GOLD PLATED PRESENTATION CANE DATED 1924
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A nice Edwardian gold plated presentation cane with bright cut scrollwork flaring knob with top engraved "W.L.Griffin From J.H. Herald & Fa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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NICE ANTLER MOUNTED CANE WITH CARVED SHAFT303 - NICE ANTLER MOUNTED CANE WITH CARVED SHAFT
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An interesting early 19th century cane with a polished antler knob with coin silver mount at top and reeded brass.25" collar. Mounted on a wal...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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ANTLER TAU-HANDLED CANE304 - ANTLER TAU-HANDLED CANE
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The antler handle on this cane has been smoothed on the sides, but has a part of the "root" of the antler remains onthe back, giving it ne...
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NICE 18TH CENTURY STAG CANE WITH STEPPED MALACCA SHAFT305 - NICE 18TH CENTURY STAG CANE WITH STEPPED MALACCA SHAFT
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A nice early cane with highly polished 2.5" high stag handle with coin silver rivet mounted cap. Mounted on a nicestepped malacca shaft with c...
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NICE ANTLER-HANDLED CANE306 - NICE ANTLER-HANDLED CANE
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The large antler tine on this cane is 7" wide and 2.5" high. It is attached to a birch sapling shaft that has been stainedwith a metallic ...
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ANTLER CANE WITH SILVER OVERLAY SNAKES307 - ANTLER CANE WITH SILVER OVERLAY SNAKES
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The L-shaped antler handle on this cane has silver snakes curling around the handle and collar. The 3 snakes appearto be crawling through the handle.
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PISTOL GRIP GUN CANE308 - PISTOL GRIP GUN CANE
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A nice example of a gadget cane, being a nice percussion 52 caliber gun cane that could be used as a rifle or pistol.The 2 piece burled walnut grip/ha
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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ONE OF THE FINEST SCRIMSHAW CANES309 - ONE OF THE FINEST SCRIMSHAW CANES
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One of the highlights of the sale. An outstanding carved whale bone, walrus ivory and baleen scrimshaw cane with a3 part carved ivory knob, separated
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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OUTSTANDING IVORY CANE310 - OUTSTANDING IVORY CANE
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A wonderful elephant ivory cane with a single piece ivory shaft & 2" long x 1.5" diameter mushroom shaped ivoryknob, 1.25" nickel...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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RHINO HORN AND GOLD CANE311 - RHINO HORN AND GOLD CANE
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A very nice English cane made of two pieces of rhino horn with a 1.75" hallmarked London 12.5K rose gold band atthe joint of the horn pieces....
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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DATED 1838 SCRIMSHAW CANE312 - DATED 1838 SCRIMSHAW CANE
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This fine scrimshaw cane has 1.5 x 1.5 " walrus ivory knob mounted to a tapered whalebone hexagonal shaft.Engraved on the .5" coin silver ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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EARLY SCRIMSHAW CANE313 - EARLY SCRIMSHAW CANE
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This solid whale bone shaft cane features a carved 3" hexagonal walrus ivory knob with a baleen washer betweenthe knob and shaft. Total length...
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CARVED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW CANE314 - CARVED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW CANE
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An exceptional scrimshaw cane with a wonderfully carved medium-sized Sperm Whale tooth mounted as a handle.This tooth is nicely curved, 6" long...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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GREAT DATED SCRIMSHAW CANE315 - GREAT DATED SCRIMSHAW CANE
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A very fine whale bone, walrus ivory & baleen scrimshaw cane with silver 1 shilling British coin set in top of 1.5"diameter ivory knob. T...
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FINE BOAR TUSK CANE316 - FINE BOAR TUSK CANE
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A very nice highly polished 4" long and very curved boar tuck in coin silver 1.5" collar. Mounted on a nice taperedrosewood shaft. Total...
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FINE CARVED ELEPHANT IVORY CANE317 - FINE CARVED ELEPHANT IVORY CANE
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The elegant "L"-shaped handle on this cane has a band of dots carved into the elephant ivory that begins at the collaron one side and spir...
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FINE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY CANE WITH LOTUS NUT318 - FINE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY CANE WITH LOTUS NUT
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The carved ivory handle on this cane is beautifully carved to depict a lotus nut supported by leaves and resting on astump. It is 5.5" high and...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NICE STAG ANTLER-HANDLED CANE319 - NICE STAG ANTLER-HANDLED CANE
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A very nice L shaped antler handled cane with 1" marked Lyon Sterling collar, mounted on a fine malacca shaft with1.5" nickel & steel ...
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NICE EARLY STAG HANDLED CANE320 - NICE EARLY STAG HANDLED CANE
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An early 19th century stag handled cane with 3.5" high stag handle mounted with silver rivet at top and .5" coinsilver collar. Mounted on...
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ANTLER-HANDLED CANE WITH BEAR CARVING321 - ANTLER-HANDLED CANE WITH BEAR CARVING
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The smoothed L-shaped antler handle on this cane has a bear's head carved from another smaller piece of antler andattached to the "elbow&qu...
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CARVED AMERICAN WALRUS IVORY CANE322 - CARVED AMERICAN WALRUS IVORY CANE
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The walrus ivory knob handle on this cane has a shield-like scroll and leaves & berries carved in relief on the side.The scroll is monogrammed ...
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CARVED IVORY CANE WITH TURKEY FOOT323 - CARVED IVORY CANE WITH TURKEY FOOT
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The L-shaped ivory handle on this rather delicate cane is carved to resemble a turkey's foot. It is made of 2 pieces ofwalrus ivory, the horizon...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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CARVED IVORY MASONIC CANE324 - CARVED IVORY MASONIC CANE
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The finely carved ivory handle on this cane is an "L"- shaped handle made with 3 pieces of walrus ivory. Thehorizontal piece is 3" wi...
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TURNED IVORY SNUFF OR PILL BOX CANE325 - TURNED IVORY SNUFF OR PILL BOX CANE
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The turned elephant ivory knob handle on this cane has a threaded top and opens to reveal a compartment thatcould have been used for snuff or other sm
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LOT OF 2 NICE EARLY ANTLER KNOBBED CANES326 - LOT OF 2 NICE EARLY ANTLER KNOBBED CANES
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Lot of 2, both with stag antler knobs. First mounted on segmented bamboo shaft with silver rivet at top and early4.25" long wrought iron ferru...
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MASCULINE ANTLER CANE327 - MASCULINE ANTLER CANE
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This solid cane has a large section of antler for a handle that has a rich patina from use. The antler is 6" wide and2.75" high, and the h...
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INTRICATE ENGLISH SAMPLE WOOD CANE328 - INTRICATE ENGLISH SAMPLE WOOD CANE
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A very intricately inlayed English sample wood cane with 1/2 crook handle and nice tapered hardwood shaft. Totallength 37", with 1.5" nic...
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EARLY ANTLER-HANDLED CANE329 - EARLY ANTLER-HANDLED CANE
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This relatively early cane has a wonderful patina to the antler. The knob-like handle is formed by the "root" part ofan antler. It is 2.75...
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VERY FINE VICTORIAN GOLD-FILLED PRESENTATION CANE, DATED 1895330 - VERY FINE VICTORIAN GOLD-FILLED PRESENTATION CANE, DATED 1895
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The ornate bright cut "L" handle on this cane is inscribed "Edwin Bruce Story" on the horizontal part of the handle,and "Ma...
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EXCELLENT VICTORIAN BRIGHT CUT GOLD-FILLED CANE DATE 1887331 - EXCELLENT VICTORIAN BRIGHT CUT GOLD-FILLED CANE DATE 1887
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A fine presentation cane with round L-shaped gold-filled handle with all over floral & scrollwork bright cutdecoration. Panel on left side is e...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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UNDERHAMMER GUN CANE332 - UNDERHAMMER GUN CANE
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A clean working percussion 56 caliber under hammer gun cane with threaded round barrel, 27.75" long and pistol gripsingle piece handle. Severa...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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FINE GOLD-FILLED TURKISH KNOT CANE333 - FINE GOLD-FILLED TURKISH KNOT CANE
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The intricate detail on this Turkish knot handle belies the fact that it is gold and not rope. The handle is 1.5" highand 1.25" in diamete...
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FINE  DAGGER CANE334 - FINE DAGGER CANE
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This 16" blade has a diamond-shaped cross-section and is mounted in a 2.75" high knob-like turned ebony handle.Some bluing remains, but th...
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LOT OF 2 FOLK ART & GOLD-FILLED CANES335 - LOT OF 2 FOLK ART & GOLD-FILLED CANES
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The gold-filled tau-handle cane has geometric, floral and acanthus leaf designs over most of the 3.5" wide by 1.75"high handle. One side i...
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WONDERFUL CARVED ANTLER JAPANESE CANE336 - WONDERFUL CARVED ANTLER JAPANESE CANE
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A very fine Japanese relief carved 5.5" high antler knob with mythological figures in forest landscape. Figures areanthropomorphic creatures w...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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STERLING SILVER LOBSTER CLAW CANE337 - STERLING SILVER LOBSTER CLAW CANE
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This petite lobster claw is barely 3.5" wide and 1.75" high. The handle is marked with "Sterling," a lion passant,"18"...
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CARVED WALRUS IVORY CANE WITH GRAPES338 - CARVED WALRUS IVORY CANE WITH GRAPES
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The finely carved walrus ivory handle on this handsome cane has a stylized bunch of grapes on a couple of leaves,with another leaf carved down the han
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FINE BRIGHT CUT VICTORIAN GOLD-FILLED CANE339 - FINE BRIGHT CUT VICTORIAN GOLD-FILLED CANE
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A very nice floral bright cut gold-filled cane with top engraved "Edward S. Tatem". Mounted on a nice taperedebony shaft with a 1" n...
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GOLD KNOBBED LADIES CANE340 - GOLD KNOBBED LADIES CANE
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A nice unmarked (approx. 14K) yellow gold knob that is mushroom shaped and 1" high x .75" diameter, mounted ona segmented bamboo shaft in ...
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FINE VICTORIAN GOLD-FILLED CANE342 - FINE VICTORIAN GOLD-FILLED CANE
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The L-shaped handle on this cane is bright cut gold, with predominantly geometric and floral designs executed in finedetail. The tapering rosewood sha
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FINE VICTORIAN BRIGHT CUT GOLD-FILLED CANE343 - FINE VICTORIAN BRIGHT CUT GOLD-FILLED CANE
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The knob handle on this cane has a "pineapple"-like design on the sides, and the top is monogrammed "P.G." Theknob is 1.5" ...
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CARVED IVORY PRESENTATION CANE344 - CARVED IVORY PRESENTATION CANE
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The carved "L" handle on this cane has the inscription "From B.W.T. to T.C.W." on the elbow of the handle. Theend of the "L...
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JAPANESE BONE-HANDLED CANE WITH MONKEY345 - JAPANESE BONE-HANDLED CANE WITH MONKEY
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The 3.75" high bone handle on this fine cane has a monkey with nuts etched into the handle. There is also a coupleof nuts and a sun(?) etched i...
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CLASSIC BOAR'S TUSK CANE346 - CLASSIC BOAR'S TUSK CANE
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The simple handle on this cane is a boar's tusk, forming a small crook, which is pinned to the shaft with an ivory peg.The tapering rosewood sh...
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FINE CHASED GOLD-FILLED VICTORIAN CANE347 - FINE CHASED GOLD-FILLED VICTORIAN CANE
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The knob handle on this cane has bright cut acanthus leaf scrollwork with the top having been left plain forinscription. The handle is just under 2&...
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FINE VICTORIAN BRIGHT CUT GOLD-FILLED CANE348 - FINE VICTORIAN BRIGHT CUT GOLD-FILLED CANE
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The bright cut knob handle on this cane has more geometric designs than leaf scrolls, unlike many other canehandles of the period. The top is inscrib
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GREAT STERLING "METEOR" CANE349 - GREAT STERLING "METEOR" CANE
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A sterling knob handle that is just over 1" in diameter and has an irregular tops this palm cane shaft"honeycomb" surface with irregu...
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AUCTION & OTHER CANE RELATED LITERATURE350 - AUCTION & OTHER CANE RELATED LITERATURE
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Lot of 7 Trade Wind & other auction catalogs and a large lot of clippings & letters dealing with canes & scrimshaw.Some with water damag...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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LOT OF 6 SNAKEWOOD SHAFT CANES351 - LOT OF 6 SNAKEWOOD SHAFT CANES
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One of these snake wood canes has a silver knob-handle. Four have L-handles, 1 is all sterling and monogrammed"S.A.C." The other 3 have st...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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