Lot 5319 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
GADGET WALKING STICK WITH WHISTLE AND CORKSCREW
England, ca. 1880.
Carved ivory grip, one end in the shape of a greyhound's head, the other with a whistle. The grip can be detached from the shaft by means of a bayonet lock, with a corkscrew attached to the grip. Silver band. Rosewood shaft. Horn tip.
L 88.5 cm.
Provenance:
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
Due to the use of protected materials, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
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Conditionreport:
- ivory with cracks and signs of use<br>- left dog ear with larger piece missing<br>- silver band oxidized and not punched CHF 600 / 800 | (€ 620 / 820)
Sold for CHF 500 (including buyer's premium)