Lot 5404 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
LOT OF A WALKING STICK AND A GADGET WALKING STICK
England, 19th century.
1: Striking rhinoceros horn grip in the shape of a knob. Rhinoceros horn shaft. Metal tip.
2: Horn grip, probably rhinoceros horn, in the shape of a bow with a retractable spring balance with a brass and metal eyelet. The scales with the logo Salter S. Wide, nailed metal band. Malacca shaft. Metal tip.
2: Horn grip, probably rhinoceros horn, in the shape of a bow with a retractable spring balance with a brass and metal eyelet. The scales with the logo Salter S. Wide, nailed metal band. Malacca shaft. Metal tip.
1: L 89 cm; 2: L 82.5 cm.
Provenance:
- Kadri, Munich, October 1981.
- Dr. E. Boehlen Collection, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
2:
- Michael C. German, London, June 8, 1977.
- Dr. E. Boehlen Collection, 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:
1:<br>- a few cracks and dents to the grip<br>- scratches and abrasions on the shaft<br>- tip worn<br><br>2:<br>- horn with minor abrasions<br>- scales scratched, spring function stiffened<br>- metal band heavily rubbed and scratched, with major losses<br>- shaft with losses to the lacquer and major abrasions, as well as cracks<br>- metal tip with scratches CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 938 (including buyer's premium)