Lot 5360 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
WALKING STICK
The grip, probably China, 19th century. Silver band, Birmingham 1896, and the shaft, English, late 19th century.
Ivory grip carved all around in the shape of a reclining cat of prey with its cub. With glass beads for eyes. Engraved silver band punched and with assay mark, inscribed “Presented to Mr. G. Pace by the staff centre daily telegraph stocker of their regard and esteem. July 10th 1897”. Rosewood shaft. Brass tip.
L 89 cm.
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Due to the use of protected materials, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
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Conditionreport:
- grip and shaft are associated<br>- 1 pupil of the lioness is missing<br>- grip with small cracks and signs of use<br>- grip with traces of paintwork<br>- silver band rubbed and with small dents<br>- shaft with wear in the lower area<br>- brass tip with small dents CHF 700 / 1 000 | (€ 720 / 1 030)
Sold for CHF 625 (including buyer's premium)