Furniture & Works of Art - 5th April 2011

Lot 241

A mid 19th century sailors scrimshaw whalebone walking cane

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £450

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Description

A mid 19th century sailors scrimshaw whalebone walking cane, with a carved sperm whale tooth ivory handle formed as a ruffed clenched fist holding a snake, the tip with a metal ferrule, 32in (81.5cm) l.