Lot Essay
By repute, this cane was a gift from King Louis Phillippe of France to Don Francisco de Asis de Borbon, Duke of Cadiz, upon his marriage to Queen Isabella of Spain on 10 October 1846.
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MID-19TH CENTURY
Details
A ROYAL PRESENTATION IVORY, BOXWOOD AND STRAW MARQUETRY CANE
MID-19TH CENTURY
The knob with heraldric devices above a straw marquetry shaft with fleur-de-lys and strapwork, the velvet-lined presentation case with a lid inscribed A.S.M. EL REI S. DON FRANCISCO DE ASIS MARIA DE BORBON
30½ in. (77.5 cm.) long, the cane
MID-19TH CENTURY
The knob with heraldric devices above a straw marquetry shaft with fleur-de-lys and strapwork, the velvet-lined presentation case with a lid inscribed A.S.M. EL REI S. DON FRANCISCO DE ASIS MARIA DE BORBON
30½ in. (77.5 cm.) long, the cane
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.
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