Lot 5369 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
WALKING STICK WITH “PIQUÉ” DECORATION AND SMELLING SALT BOX
England, early 18th century.
Ivory grip with silver “piqué” inlays and silver baguettes in relief. The top with a star pattern and perforations for the smelling salt box. The grip with a screw top. Silver band. Wooden shaft, the upper part with an eyelet inlaid in ivory, with a leather strap. Metal tip.
L 84 cm.
Provenance:
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
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Conditionreport:
- grip with cracks and losses<br>- rivets in the grip partly incomplete<br>- shaft with scratches and signs of wear<br>- metal tip with dents and a crack CHF 1 200 / 1 800 | (€ 1 240 / 1 860)
Sold for CHF 1 125 (including buyer's premium)