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LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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FIVE NOVELTY WALKING STICKS
LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising: extending ivory opera glass mounted on a cane; a silver skull with moving jaw and hinged compartment on an ebonised cane; a boar's tusk carved as a dogs head with glass eyes emerging from a handle with silver band, mark 'C.W'; an ivory handled malacca cane, the silver band with presentation inscription, mark 'P.B', handle inscribed ' JFL'; and a silver handle modelled as an eagle head eating a branch of berries
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
The tallest - 36 ¾ in. (93.5 cm.) high
LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising: extending ivory opera glass mounted on a cane; a silver skull with moving jaw and hinged compartment on an ebonised cane; a boar's tusk carved as a dogs head with glass eyes emerging from a handle with silver band, mark 'C.W'; an ivory handled malacca cane, the silver band with presentation inscription, mark 'P.B', handle inscribed ' JFL'; and a silver handle modelled as an eagle head eating a branch of berries
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
The tallest - 36 ¾ in. (93.5 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.