Carved Whalebone and Whale Ivory Cane

Description:

Carved Whalebone and Whale Ivory Cane, 19th century, faceted and spiral-carved top consisting of alternating spacers of whale ivory and a dark exotic hardwood on a spiral whalebone shaft with an iron tip, lg. 33 in.
Estimate $600-800


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