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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$3,444$2,800
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Carved Whalebone and Whale Ivory Cane, 19th century, octagonal top with round metal plate engraved "THE/BISHOP/OF/NORFOLK/ST," baleen spacer on a deeply fluted and spiral carved tapering whalebone shaft with inlaid shell diamond-shaped decoration, lg. 32 1/8 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Whale ivory tip may be a replacement.


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