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Whalebone, Baleen and Ivory Sailor's Cane
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, 19th century. A sailor's cane with alternating angled rings of baleen and whalebone having a knob topped by an ivory disc featuring a relief carved and polychrome painted heart in hand; lg. 34 in. 

Provenance:  
From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition:  
Baleen sections separating in multiple places. Third whalebone section from bottom missing half.
Sold: $984.00
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