Lot 5327 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
WALKING STICK
Probably Colonial, India, 19th century, for the European market.
Ivory grip decorated with red dot inlays and a red ring, and flattened pommel. Ebony inlays. Black ebony band. Spiral-shaped ivory shaft designed as a narwhal tusk. Red tip ring. Pointed ivory tip.
L 84.5 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:
- ring segments partly loose<br>- cracks, discoloration and signs of wear CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)
Sold for CHF 500 (including buyer's premium)