Lot 5354 - ibid150 Collection de cannes provenant de la succession du Dr Ernst Boehlen - mardi, 01. avril 2025, 9h30
LOT OF TWO GADGET WALKING STICKS, WITH COMPASS AND CALCULATOR
England, early 20th century.
1: Horn grip with compass inlay. Rosewood shaft and horn tip.
2: Slidable grip in the form of a black-painted metal tube. Below it, a pull-out scale printed on paper for calculations. Inscribed Otis King's Pocket Calculator. Scale No. 414. Wide metal band. Malacca shaft and brass tip.
2: Slidable grip in the form of a black-painted metal tube. Below it, a pull-out scale printed on paper for calculations. Inscribed Otis King's Pocket Calculator. Scale No. 414. Wide metal band. Malacca shaft and brass tip.
1: L 86.5 cm; 2: L 101 cm.
Provenance:
- 2: Michael C. German, London, November 19, 1977.
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
Conditionreport:
1:<br>- signs of use, knob with scratches<br>2: <br>- losses to the lacquer of the shaft<br>- black paintwork on the grip with numerous losses CHF 600 / 800 | (€ 620 / 820)
Vendu pour CHF 500 (frais inclus)