Lot 5333 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
GADGET WALKING STICK OF A “INTENDANT DE LUMIÈRES
France, 19th century.
Knob-shaped ivory grip with a fine beaded ring. Conical brass band, decorated at the top and bottom with a pearl frieze, the upper edge with a crown-like finish. Lacquered wooden shaft, hollowed and with broad fluting. Brass tip. A two-part slide on the shaft enables a fine candle to be passed through a hole in the grip.
H 95.5 cm.
Provenance:
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above location.
Due to the use of protected materials, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
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Conditionreport:
- some signs of use and minor losses CHF 1 000 / 1 400 | (€ 1 030 / 1 440)
Sold for CHF 875 (including buyer's premium)