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19TH CENTURY AND 20TH CENTURY
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TEN NOVELTY WALKING STICKS AND STAFFS
19TH CENTURY AND 20TH CENTURY
Including: a malacca cane with ivory greyhound head handle and white-metal collar; a malacca cane with ivory handle carved with iris flowers and leaves and engraved silver collar; a cane with engraved silver-gilt knob, 'A D' to the top, the shaft stamped 'THOMASSIN'; a bamboo cane with brown agate knob and silver collar; a bamboo cane with carved dog head handle and silver collar stamped 'HP'; a malacca cane with white-metal handle depicting Hindu deities; a malacca cane with silver collar and carved carved pistol grip handle; an ebonised cane with horn ferule mounted with a carved ebonised dog head; an octagonal staff terminating in an iron ferule, with white-metal eyelet and collar, the top inset with mother-of-pearl; a carved ebonised staff with ivory globe to the top mounted with a shield
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 staff - 64 in. (162.5 cm.) high
The tallest stick - 37 ½ in. (95 cm.) high
19TH CENTURY AND 20TH CENTURY
Including: a malacca cane with ivory greyhound head handle and white-metal collar; a malacca cane with ivory handle carved with iris flowers and leaves and engraved silver collar; a cane with engraved silver-gilt knob, 'A D' to the top, the shaft stamped 'THOMASSIN'; a bamboo cane with brown agate knob and silver collar; a bamboo cane with carved dog head handle and silver collar stamped 'HP'; a malacca cane with white-metal handle depicting Hindu deities; a malacca cane with silver collar and carved carved pistol grip handle; an ebonised cane with horn ferule mounted with a carved ebonised dog head; an octagonal staff terminating in an iron ferule, with white-metal eyelet and collar, the top inset with mother-of-pearl; a carved ebonised staff with ivory globe to the top mounted with a shield
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 staff - 64 in. (162.5 cm.) high
The tallest stick - 37 ½ in. (95 cm.) high
注意事項
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.