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Lot 355

Lot 355

An unusual late 19th century 'scrimshaw' decorated stick

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Lot 355

Lot Description

An unusual late 19th century 'scrimshaw' decorated stick or knobkerry. Having a bulbous hardwood handle, the shaft incised with figures, snakes, a monkey climbing a palm tree, a lady with parasol, a herd of animals, a carriages and prairie caravans, an anchor, a house, a soldier, etc., 27.5", (70cm) long, together with a pair of cold-painted metal terrier bookends, each dog standing on an oak book plinth, 4", (10cm) high, (3).

Postage: Auction Default

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Total lot weight: No

General wear (dirt and scratches), worst near the tip (no ferrule). Looks to have been reduced from a longer walking stick/cane, as figures near the shaft have been cut in half where the knob handle is attached.
Dog bookends - are not bronze, flaking shows greyish metal beneath. One dog is detached from the book base.

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