Lot 5321 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
WALKING STICK
England, dated 1901.
Ivory grip carved in the form of three French bulldog heads, with glass beads for eyes. Sterling silver band with pearl friezes and inscription A. Brown Oct. 27th 1901. Ebony shaft. Horn tip.
L 93 cm.
Provenance:
- Michael C. German, London, September 11, 1988.
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
Literature:
Due to the use of protected materials, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
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Conditionreport:
- Grip and stick probably put together later.<br>- Ivory grip with traces of paintwork and small cracks. Repaired.<br>- Silver band oxidized.<br>- Shaft with a few scratches. CHF 400 / 700 | (€ 410 / 720)
Sold for CHF 550 (including buyer's premium)