Lot 5357 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
STUDENT ASSOCIATION WALKING STICK
Germany, second half of the 19th century.
Distinctive ivory butt grip carved with a four-part coat of arms, containing a monogram, various musical emblems and the date IX IX 1865, as well as the line of lyrics from the song “Mein Deutsches Land, Mein Deutsches Lied in Ewigkeit Dich Gott behüt”. Gold band punched and with unidentified maker's mark. Rosewood shaft without tip.
L 103.5 cm.
Provenance:
- Friedrich Kolletzky, Erbach, March 12, 1977.
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
Shaft:
- Michael C. German, London, May 12, 1977.
- 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 grip divided into three segments<br>- cracks<br>- grip with few signs of use and minor repair<br>- gold band tarnished<br>- grip and shaft assorted CHF 500 / 800 | (€ 520 / 820)
Sold for CHF 375 (including buyer's premium)