Lot Essay
An almost identical stick is in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. (NAV1584)
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CIRCA 1820
Details
A GEORGE IV SHAGREEN AND IVORY HANDLED GADGET WALKING CANE WITH A CONCEALED TELESCOPE
CIRCA 1820
The brass banded rosewood shaft with bone ferrule, the top section a shagreen covered brass telescope with two drawers
34 ½ in. (88 cm.) long overall
CIRCA 1820
The brass banded rosewood shaft with bone ferrule, the top section a shagreen covered brass telescope with two drawers
34 ½ in. (88 cm.) long overall
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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