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THBGerman Hiking Cane
Lot 134
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Kimball Sterling
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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May 24, 2025
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A European Masterpiece Cane Auction Kimball Sterling kimballsterling@earthlink.net
A European Masterpiece Cane Auction Kimball Sterling kimballsterling@earthlink.net
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1910 The cane, featuring an integral and plain crook handle, is crafted from a chestnut branch stripped of bark. It has the ideal size and weight ratio and is fitted with the best, longer, and sleek steel ferrule available until WWI. Furthermore, it proudly displays at least 38 beautifully embossed metal badges from various Alpine tourist locations, chronicling years of magnificent trail exploration. These are topped by a more elabarate one from Switzerland, with a man leaning on his cane. Unseen in such perfection, this cane must have been a cherished companion, lovingly treasured through the years. Each mark and blemish tell a story, while its magnificent patina, deepened with age, reflects the richness of memories shared. It is a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the enduring bond between generations, evoking nostalgia and warmth at every glance. H. 5” x 5”, O.L. 35 ¾” $200-$300 For similar pieces, see Francis H. Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 265, where he illustrates comparable examples and describes them with the following words: “Early in this century, while the custom persisted for all - especially tourists sightseeing in Europe - to carry a cane, it was the practice to obtain a shield from each city, shrine, or famous spa visited and affix it to one’s cane. This was much like what travelers do today in posting city stickers on the back window of cars, wearing location souvenir pins on their caps and hats or sleeve shields on jackets.” Indeed, the German Alpine Trails offers endless peaks, stunning scenery, and epic adventures. With their jaw-dropping beauty and various trails, they were and still are a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts.
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