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AEDBeheading Recalcitant Decapite Cane
About Seller
125 West Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
Family-owned and family-run Johnson City Tennessee auction business for 25 years. Selling antiques and collectables for 38 years. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. was founded and is owned by Kimball and Victoria Sterling, time and again, they have laid solid claim to world-wide attention and renown with an...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 8, 2026
System Canes, Objects of Vertu and Curiosities Kimball Sterling kimballsterling@earthlink.net
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- Lot Description
Ca. 1890 - A well-crafted ebony knob showcases the head of a Black man, characterized by an elongated face with a wide, flat nose and full, expressive lips. His striking features are enhanced by inset black and white enamel eyes that give the portrait a special touch and liveliness. Additionally, short, curly hair adds texture and character to the artwork. The head is mounted on an exotic hardwood shaft adorned with slender gold metal collar rings and a brass ferrule. A small knife is attached to an ornate rope lanyard near the top of the shaft which slides through the neck above the golden metal ring collar from one side to the other. Unaffected and inexplicable, it remains in position! This cane represents a pinnacle achievement in system cane design and manufacturing, drawing parallels to perceptions in watchmaking. While most of these canes no longer function, this piece still showcases perfectly geared parts and provides an intriguing, entertaining performance. H. 3 ®? x 1 ®?, O.L. 36?
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