Carved Whale Ivory and Bone Cane

Description:

Carved Whale Ivory and Bone Cane, 19th century, octagonal head with inlaid diamonds of abalone and shell, ropetwist-carved spacer on a tapered shaft, lg. 35 3/4 in.

Provenance: Northeast Auctions, August 21, 2005, Lot 753.
Estimate $400-600


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