Whale ivory Cane With Whale Ivory Fist and Complex Carved Shaft, American Mid-19th Century

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Whale ivory Cane With Whale Ivory Fist and Complex Carved Shaft, American Mid-19th Century

InformationExceptional whale Ivory and whalebone cane. The grip is in the form of a clenched fist with well-articulated fingers and finger nails. At the wrist is a raised cuff with inlaid baleen buttons above a round baleen discs which is just above the shaft. The whale bone shaft is carved from a single piece of whale bone. There are 5ive carved patterns of about 3 ½ inches each separated by various caved bands two of which have multiple baleen inlays around the circumference. The carved shaft sections include diamond hatch , ”Z” groved, ropework and fluting. The remaining 9 inches of the tapered shaft is smooth tapering to the tip. (SC1241) Condition: The cane is in excellent condition and has a warm deep patina. The ferrule is lacking. Length: 33 Inches

Mid-19th century

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