Lot 168: 19th C. Sailor Carved Cane

Estimate: $400 – $600

Figured bamboo branch, stained and sealed, with heavily detailed handle depicting a bear or another large animal about to devour a canine-like animal, brass collar, paper label affixed to top of shaft largely illegible, “1843” and “driving an ice wagon” clearly visible, 36″ overall l, 4″ figured handle, (ex. Dr. Oscar and Lois Hollander collection, Falmouth, MA).