08-13-201708-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Carved Whalebone and Whale Ivory Cane

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$3,567$2,900
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Carved Whalebone and Whale Ivory Cane, 19th century, turned top on an alternating spiral and fluted tapering whalebone shaft, decorated with inlays of shell diamonds and dots, lg. 35 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

Missing circular inlay in top of head, and eleven pieces of inlay from the shaft.


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