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  • 1.Silver Bird Cane-Ca.1890- A silver-plate long beak bird with orange and black glass eyes, high relief casting, gold-filled
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 1

    1.Silver Bird Cane-Ca.1890- A silver-plate long beak bi...

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    $200 - $300
  • 2. Stag Cheroot Holder Cane-Ca.1860- Carved stag handle with a human face and a hands on carving which doubles a cheroot hold
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    $300 - $450
    Lot 2

    2. Stag Cheroot Holder Cane-Ca.1860- Carved stag handle...

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    $300 - $450
  • 3. Horn Monkey Dress Cane-Ca 1900- A realistic carved monkey with  realistic glass eyes, a black horn large brim hat atop, ho
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    $500 - $600
    Lot 3

    3. Horn Monkey Dress Cane-Ca 1900- A realistic carved m...

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    $500 - $600
  • 4. Mexican Folk-Art Cane- Ca. 1925- A nice example of this genre carving including high relief eagles – lizards- snakes and
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    $150 - $200
    Lot 4

    4. Mexican Folk-Art Cane- Ca. 1925- A nice example of t...

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    $150 - $200
  • 5. GOP Political Cane-Ca. 1930- A signed English pewter handle with a cast high relief Elephant atop, a pewter belt with buck
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 5

    5. GOP Political Cane-Ca. 1930- A signed English pewter...

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    $200 - $300
  • 6. American Flag Parade Cane – Ca. 1930- A compartment cane which holds a 48 star flag in nice condition, hardwood knob han
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 6

    6. American Flag Parade Cane – Ca. 1930- A compartment ...

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    $300 - $400
  • 7. McKinley Political Cane- Ca. 1898- A political tin noise making cane for the campaign of President McKinley, “Patriotism
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 7

    7. McKinley Political Cane- Ca. 1898- A political tin n...

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    $250 - $350
  • 8. Pan-Am Exposition Pipe Cane – Dated 1901- A cast pewter buffalo handle which doubles as a pipe with a clay bowl, the top
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 8

    8. Pan-Am Exposition Pipe Cane – Dated 1901- A cast pew...

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    $250 - $350
  • 9. “Boxing Champions of the World” Cane-early 20th Century- A folk-art tribute to the early champions of boxing, with hig
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 9

    9. “Boxing Champions of the World” Cane-early 20th Cent...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 10. Bethel Academy/C.S.A. Folk Art Cane- Ca. 1875- A one-piece carved folk art cane which has high relief carving of “Bethe
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 10

    10. Bethel Academy/C.S.A. Folk Art Cane- Ca. 1875- A on...

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    $800 - $1,000
  • 11. Silver Suitcase Cane- Ca. 1925- A 26 gauge signed sterling silver handle, bamboo folding  shaft and metal ferrule. H- 1 x
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 11

    11. Silver Suitcase Cane- Ca. 1925- A 26 gauge signed s...

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    $200 - $300
  • 12. Civil War Gettysburg Cane- Ca 1900- A one piece shaft stamped “Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863, wood from Roundtop,” pyro d
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 12

    12. Civil War Gettysburg Cane- Ca 1900- A one piece sha...

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    $200 - $300
  • 13. William McKinley Political Cane- Ca. 1885- A rare and hard to find McKinley campaign piece with a portrait of himself und
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 13

    13. William McKinley Political Cane- Ca. 1885- A rare a...

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    $400 - $600
  • 14. William McKinley Political Cane- Ca. 1885- A McKinley figural handle which is done in a white metal and the collar is cas
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 14

    14. William McKinley Political Cane- Ca. 1885- A McKinl...

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    $200 - $300
  • 15. German Reserve Cane- Ca. 1935- A “ Hat Buh!” 3rd Reich reserve cane, hard wood shaft with a woven covering and a hang
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    $250 - $400
    Lot 15

    15. German Reserve Cane- Ca. 1935- A “ Hat Buh!” 3rd Re...

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    $250 - $400
  • 16. White House Relic Cane- Ca. 1950- A carved one-piece pine walking stick which has a bronze plaque with the Presidential e
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    $400 - $500
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    16. White House Relic Cane- Ca. 1950- A carved one-piec...

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    $400 - $500
  • 17. Jimmy Carter Political Cane- Dated 1976- A Carter peanut handle which has been cast in high relief, “19 Jimmy Carter 76
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 17

    17. Jimmy Carter Political Cane- Dated 1976- A Carter p...

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    $200 - $300
  • 18. McKinley Cane and Torch- Ca. 1885- A prime example of this rare political item with over 95% of the original paperwork st
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 18

    18. McKinley Cane and Torch- Ca. 1885- A prime example ...

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    $300 - $500
  • 19. Gilbert Telescope Cane- Mid 19th Century- A brass mounted one draw signed Gilbert telescope, handle and ferrule both can
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    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 19

    19. Gilbert Telescope Cane- Mid 19th Century- A brass m...

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    $700 - $1,200
  • 20. Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1875- A heavy signed “Sterling “handle which is solid cast, exotic wood shaft and a metal ferr
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 20

    20. Silver Dress Cane- Ca. 1875- A heavy signed “Sterli...

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    $200 - $300
  • 21. Ukulele Cane- Ca. 1900- A rare “Ukekane” which has its’ original brown paint and eleven frets, brass mounted tuning
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 21

    21. Ukulele Cane- Ca. 1900- A rare “Ukekane” which has ...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • 22. Early Compass Cane- 19th Century- A bamboo root one-piece shaft which has a hinged brass shield which states “ Luce Hos
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 22

    22. Early Compass Cane- 19th Century- A bamboo root one...

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    $300 - $500
  • 23. Boxing Memorabilia Cane- Late 19th Century- A great boxing presentation of times gone by, “Charles Mitchell from Richar
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 23

    23. Boxing Memorabilia Cane- Late 19th Century- A great...

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 24. G.O.P. Political Cane- Ca. 1935- A molded celluloid elephant with no inscriptions, bamboo shaft and a metal ferrule. H.-
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 24

    24. G.O.P. Political Cane- Ca. 1935- A molded celluloid...

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    $150 - $250
  • 25. Gold Dress Cane- Dated 1875- An ornate unsigned 14 kt gold handle with a black and white quartz disc atop, inscribed “R
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    $600 - $900
    Lot 25

    25. Gold Dress Cane- Dated 1875- An ornate unsigned 14 ...

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    $600 - $900
  • 26. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A large gold filled ornate handle with a script initial on top, thick ebony shaft and a metal
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 26

    26. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1900- A large gold filled orna...

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    $200 - $300
  • 27. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A gold filled ornate handle with “50” stamped on the lower end. The presentation is “Hot
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 27

    27. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1890- A gold filled ornate han...

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    $150 - $250
  • 28. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1885- A massive ornate gold filled handle which was presented to “The Catholic Society, Middlevill
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    $350 - $500
    Lot 28

    28. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1885- A massive ornate gold fi...

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    $350 - $500
  • 29.Ebony and Shagreen Dress Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual art deco gold dress cane with two shagreen inserts, gold is not signed
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 29

    29.Ebony and Shagreen Dress Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual ...

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    $250 - $350
  • 30. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1920- A beautiful signed 14 kt spun gold handle which has the initials M.S.H. atop, beautiful raindr
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    30. Gold Dress Cane- Ca. 1920- A beautiful signed 14 kt...

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    $300 - $500
  • 31. Nautical Dress Cane-Ca. 1870- A silver mounted whale’s tooth with its’ original patina, American oak shaft and a meta
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    $350 - $500
    Lot 31

    31. Nautical Dress Cane-Ca. 1870- A silver mounted whal...

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    $350 - $500
  • 32. Eagle Dress Cane- Ca. 1925- A finely cast silver eagle with one glass eye, the handle is signed but unreadable, stepped c
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 32

    32. Eagle Dress Cane- Ca. 1925- A finely cast silver ea...

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    $300 - $500
  • 33. Beer/Ale Measure Cane- Ca. 1910- A British hallmarked hammered silver handle which unscrews from the shaft and three sect
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    $350 - $450
    Lot 33

    33. Beer/Ale Measure Cane- Ca. 1910- A British hallmark...

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    $350 - $450
  • 34. Texas Silver Dress Cane- Dated  1881- A large silver presentation handle which has a 5 point star engraved atop with the
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 34

    34. Texas Silver Dress Cane- Dated 1881- A large silver...

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    $300 - $500
  • 35. Automated Monkey Cane- Ca. 1885- A signed “Franz Hiess” automation in fine working condition. When the button at the
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 35

    35. Automated Monkey Cane- Ca. 1885- A signed “Franz Hi...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 36. French Gorilla Automation Cane- Ca. 1880- An original gorilla “PSE” automation cane which retains 98% of its’ origi
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    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 36

    36. French Gorilla Automation Cane- Ca. 1880- An origin...

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    $1,000 - $1,200
  • 37. Silver Bird Cane-  Ca. 1880- A silver plated bird which has the appearance of a Dodo , natural branch shaft and a metal f
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 37

    37. Silver Bird Cane- Ca. 1880- A silver plated bird wh...

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    $200 - $300
  • 38. Frog and Snake Folk Art Cane- Ca. 1920- A one piece carved hardwood shaft with a 10” snake with two color glass eyes, r
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 38

    38. Frog and Snake Folk Art Cane- Ca. 1920- A one piece...

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    $200 - $300
  • 39. Root Country Cane- Dated 1894- A late Victorian one-piece root cane with a silver cap atop with  a person to person prese
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 39

    39. Root Country Cane- Dated 1894- A late Victorian one...

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    $150 - $250
  • 40. African-American Minstrel Cane- Ca. 1910- A cast metal handle of a gentleman in bow tie which retains most of its’ orig
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    40. African-American Minstrel Cane- Ca. 1910- A cast me...

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    $300 - $500
  • 41. Tiffany Dress Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual turned shaft in the form of a crook, signed 18kt. “Tiffany and Co.” collar a
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 41

    41. Tiffany Dress Cane- Ca. 1920- An unusual turned sha...

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    $400 - $600
  • 42. Pipe Holder Cane- Early 20th Century- A hallmarked British handle which doubles as a container cane for a 9” pipe, hing
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 42

    42. Pipe Holder Cane- Early 20th Century- A hallmarked ...

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    $500 - $700
  • 43. Coin Purse Cane- Ca. 1920- A gold metal hinged handle which contains a spring loaded coin chamber, fluted gold metal coll
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 43

    43. Coin Purse Cane- Ca. 1920- A gold metal hinged hand...

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    $300 - $400
  • 44. Toledo Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A large Toledo ball handle with nice mixed metal decoration atop, malacca shaft and a worm e
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 44

    44. Toledo Dress Cane- Ca. 1880- A large Toledo ball ha...

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    $300 - $500
  • 45. Folk Art Bird Cane- Ca. 1925- A carved large bird of prey with two color glass eyes, pyro decoration, painted beak, hardw
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 45

    45. Folk Art Bird Cane- Ca. 1925- A carved large bird o...

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    $200 - $300
  • 46. Japanese Monkey Cane- Ca. 1890- A nice high relief example with a mother and child playing with fruit, attached to the ha
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    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 46

    46. Japanese Monkey Cane- Ca. 1890- A nice high relief ...

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    $700 - $1,000
  • 47. Japanese Monkey Cane- Ca. 1890- A mother and child monkey playing carved in high relief on a stag handle, saw blade white
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 47

    47. Japanese Monkey Cane- Ca. 1890- A mother and child ...

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    $500 - $700
  • 48. Hawaiian Wild Boar Trophy Cane- Ca. 1900- A silver capped wild boar tusk which is engraved “Aloha from local 38-26 Hono
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    $350 - $450
    Lot 48

    48. Hawaiian Wild Boar Trophy Cane- Ca. 1900- A silver ...

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    $350 - $450

Auction Description

Paul Weisberg Cane Collection by Kimball Sterling
Paul Weisberg Estate Lifetime Cane Collection
Saturday April 29th 11:00 am Eastern Daylight
125 West Market
Johnson CIty, Tennessee 67604 and the World
 
Do not miss this auction. The collection is a museum in itself.
 
Paul Weisberg was one of the great cane collectors in the world for the 
last five decades and known by many. His collection is vast and includes 
many important desirable selections.  The gun and sword cane collection  
is the best that we have ever handled with Remingtons, flint locks, single 
shot derringers with blades, spring hilt swords, fine French and English 
blades and much more. The collection included fine porcelain, gold quartz, 
political, folk art and the best system cane collection that has ever gone 
to market. Rare full size globe, Ronson lighters,flicks, ear trumpets, 
artist,whalebone, tortoise, carved dogs, automated monkeys, fan, picnic, 
blow guns. rare bow and arrow , entomology, telescopes, microscopes,
para-scopes, violin, dulcimer,ukulele, harmonica, beheading, pipe and 
cigar holders, and hundreds of other great canes.
 
Terms cash or check 20% buyers fee in-house,phone and absentee. This 
auction will be carried live on Bidsquare.com
 
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