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LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH SILVER GILT AND DIAMOND ANIMAL CANE
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
In the form of a hare's head with ruby eyes above a rose-cut diamond and emerald inset collar and an ebony shaft
35¼ in. (89.5 cm.) high, the handle 2 5/8 in. (6.5 cm.) long
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
In the form of a hare's head with ruby eyes above a rose-cut diamond and emerald inset collar and an ebony shaft
35¼ in. (89.5 cm.) high, the handle 2 5/8 in. (6.5 cm.) long
Literature
Vertical Art: The Enduring Beauty of Antique Canes and Walking Sticks, Milan, 2008, page 233.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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