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Whaler's Architectural Cane

Stock No

4283

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2015
  • £4,950.00
  • €5,783 Euro
  • $6,164 US Dollar

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Item Description

An early 19th century whaler-made 'scrimshaw' walking cane of architectural form, the fifth column spirally carved, perhaps in emulation of the narwhal's tusk, seen within a cage of four columns with shallow concave detailing that extend to four rows of fluting below. The section following is carved into a finely detailed spiral, reciprocating the fifth column, and beneath this a further section, again carved into a spiral but in the opposing direction, the detailing a little different. The top, carved from the tooth of a sperm whale, octagonal and tapering towards the shaft; engraved with the initials in gothic, J.C.B.
Probably English circa 1820.

Item Info

Seller

WALPOLES

Seller Location

London, London

Item Dimensions

H: 89cm

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 7275263

+44 (0)7831 561042

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