GROUP OF THREE CARVED WALKING STICKS.

19th century. American. 1) Carved as hand holding ball on tapering cylindrical hickory shaft, handle carved in maple of cuffed hand holding an integral ball, ferrule applied with hard rubber tip now fused to original metal tip. 2) Independent Order of Odd Fellows fraternal walking stick, compressed ball and ring handle continuing to tapered shaft, relief carved with male and female figures, barrels, birds, triple ring, crouching dog and serpent. 3) Caged ball and snakes walking stick. Grip with compressed ball joined to cage within which is a sliding ball, joined to the knobby cylindrical stick with 3 open work entwined snakes with carved mouths and eyes. Entire shaft carved from the solid. SIZE: 1) 35″ l. 2) 39″ l. 3) 35″ l. CONDITION: 1) Very good with undisturbed patina. 2) With dark rich patina and with minor wear losses to tail of snake, tail of dog etc….all minor and within normal parameters, shaft with slight warp, otherwise very good. 3) Very fine untouched condition with dark patina. 50576-41 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2501

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	2501	$0.00	GROUP OF THREE CARVED WALKING STICKS. 19th century. American. 1) Carved as hand holding ball on tapering cylindrical hickory shaft, handle carved in maple of cuffed hand holding an integral ball, ferrule applied with hard rubber tip now fused to original metal tip. 2) Independent Order of Odd Fellows fraternal walking stick, compressed ball and ring handle continuing to tapered shaft, relief carved with male and female figures, barrels, birds, triple ring, crouching dog and serpent. 3) Caged ball and snakes walking stick. Grip with compressed ball joined to cage within which is a sliding ball, joined to the knobby cylindrical stick with 3 open work entwined snakes with carved mouths and eyes. Entire shaft carved from the solid. SIZE: 1) 35″ l. 2) 39″ l. 3) 35″ l. CONDITION: 1) Very good with undisturbed patina. 2) With dark rich patina and with minor wear losses to tail of snake, tail of dog etc….all minor and within normal parameters, shaft with slight warp, otherwise very good. 3) Very fine untouched condition with dark patina. 50576-41 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2501 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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GROUP OF THREE CARVED WALKING STICKS.