TWO SAILOR MADE WHALE BONE AND IVORY WALKING STICKS.

TWO SAILOR MADE WHALE BONE AND IVORY WALKING STICKS. Second half 19th century. American. First example octagonal tapered whale bone shaft, head by triangular mother of pearl inlays joined to baleen spacer terminating in whale tooth ivory grip. Second, with whale bone grip fashioned in the form of a sperm whale joined to copper spacer, joined to a wooden shaft. SIZE: First: 32-1/2″ l. Second: 36-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Generally good, ivory handle with old cracking. 9-24649 (500-700)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2138	$1,610.00	TWO SAILOR MADE WHALE BONE AND IVORY WALKING STICKS. Second half 19th century. American. First example octagonal tapered whale bone shaft, head by triangular mother of pearl inlays joined to baleen spacer terminating in whale tooth ivory grip. Second, with whale bone grip fashioned in the form of a sperm whale joined to copper spacer, joined to a wooden shaft. SIZE: First: 32-1/2″ l. Second: 36-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Generally good, ivory handle with old cracking. 9-24649 (500-700) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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