Lot 5310 - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
GADGET WALKING STICK
Japan, late Meiji period, ca. 1900.
Bone partly carved in relief and engraved in the shape of a lady with a dog. Detachable grip opening onto a container with two metal chopsticks. Shaft of engraved bone rings. Decorated with a bird on branches. Later synthetic tip.
L 90 cm.
Provenance:
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
Conditionreport:
- cracks in the bone<br>- signs of use<br>- grip not properly seated on the shaft CHF 500 / 800 | (€ 520 / 820)
Sold for CHF 500 (including buyer's premium)