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Lot #180

Lot 179: Relief Carved Antique Ivory Clenched Fist Cane

Attractive Relief Carved Antique Ivory Clenched Fist Cane

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 179: Relief Carved Antique Ivory Clenched Fist Cane

Attractive Relief Carved Antique Ivory Clenched Fist Cane

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive Relief Carved Antique Ivory Clenched Fist Cane

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
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Item Views: 1375
Item Interest: Average
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Catalog Page: 129
Class: Other
Description:

Though they trace their roots further back in history, canes reached their peak popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, becoming more than just a mobility tool, but rather a physical symbol of social and economic status. The grip of this example is of antique ivory and has been expertly relief carved in the shape of an arm with a ruffled cuff and a clenched fist, a symbol long associated with solidarity, unity, strength, and resistance. The ebonized shaft is tipped with a metal ferrule. It measures 36 1/4 inches overall.

Rating Definition:

Fine, the antique ivory showing attractive mild aging and a few hairline age cracks. The shaft showing some scattered light flaking and handling marks, a hairline crack near the tip, and retaining most of the ebonized finish.



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