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SPERM WHALE TOOTH CANE
Currency:USD
Category:Everything Else / Other
Start Price:NA
Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
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This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Mar 03 @ 10:00UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
The handle of this American cane is a small sperm whale tooth. The tooth has a scrimshaw engraving of "C. T.Bunting, N. York." The 1/8" collar, eyelets and 4 diamond decorations on the tapering fruitwood shaft are c. 800silver. The shaft ends in a 1.5" brass and steel ferrule. Leather strap through eyelets is a replacement. Overall length,37.5". Minor wear to inscription, small age cracks in tooth near collar. A nice piece of sailor's art.(EST 600-800)
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United States
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