Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 68

The June 30th Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Canes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1064		Walking Stick with Silver Figure of a Bound, Semi-Nude Woman. Made from polished mahogany, the 6¾ in. heavy silver handle has the figure of a semi-nude woman in a bound pose. Silver rim around tip. This cane was given to the consignor in the 1980s by a wealthy English friend who lived in Monoco. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 1065		English Officer's Campaign Cane, c. 1860. 35¾ in. Sterling silver top contains a shaving brush and the Malacca shaft contains a straight razor with a translucent tortoise handle; the razor is signed by the maker, A.E. Aldrid Wigan. Minor dings to the silver handle, to be expected in a military campaign. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 1066		Chinese Mandarin Cane, c. 1850. 34½ in. Beautifully embossed silver top on Malacca shaft. Contains ivory chopsticks and tooth-pick and tortoise-handled knife. Highly collectible. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 1067		Hall Marked Silver Mounted Cane. Victorian with later horn ferule, 35½ in. This cane was the property of a gentlewoman in the county of Sussex. It was acquired by the consignor in 1985. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 1068		English Regency Cane, c. 1820. 34½ in. Walnut cane engraved with scroll. Gold top Ogilvy badge engraved Nil Desperandum [never despair]. With original tassle. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 1069		Shillelagh Walking Stick and Cudgel. Made from blackthorn wood, 29 in. long. It typically takes three years to complete. Associated with Ireland, the use of these clubs by the warriors of Shillelagh during the first millennium led to their becoming synonymous with the stick. Under William III (reigned over England, Scotland and Ireland 1689-1702), Irish Catholics were subject to a series of repressive laws, one of which made it illegal for them to carry a weapon. This club, which appeared as a walking stick, served as an effective weapon. The shillelagh was used by Irish Americans as both a weapon and a good luck charm. The term "shillelagh" has come to refer to a weighted fighting stick. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 1070		Two African Canes. One Egyptian ebony walking stick with lotus designs, 33¾ in. Accompanied by an African natural, crooked walking stick with a carved bone head, 37½ in. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 1071		Regency Period Sword Cane. 35½ in. Cane is made of birch wood with Toledo steel engraved and blued blade. With secret lock. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 1072		Montblanc Meisterestuck Solitaire AG 925. Very good condition with 4 refills. In the original box of issue with service guide. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $576
Lot 1073		Cartier Ballpoint Secret Watch Pen Platinum Finish. Limited edition, #801/2000. Stylo Bille Avec Montre Secrete Finition Platine. Mint Condition in the original plush Cartier case, box and accompanying certificates. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $953