Silver Gilt and Jeweled Cane

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Masterpiece Cane Auction

By Kimball Sterling

May 24, 2025

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  Ca. 1870 The silver gilt handle exhibits a vertical, elongated design with a classic knob resembling a reversed pear, complemented by an integral spherical collar that extends into a cylindrical stem. Its surface is richly chased, engraved in the Renaissance style, and embellished with numerous oval garnets and smaller round turquoise stones, all individually set in raised bezels and arranged in an alternating pattern. Based on the comparable handles and the outlines of two tiny obscured hallmarks at the bottom of the handle, it can be reliably identified as Austro-Hungarian, dating from the second half of the 19th century, when Revival Taste was in vogue. Indeed, the profile is reminiscent of a medieval staff, indicating an evident influence from that era and epitomizing the Austro-Hungarian court's artistic eclecticism. It distills pretty much all of the traditional diversity of that part of the world and exudes the essence of luxury. The handle has a slender, stiff, single-piece, weighty white shaft and a gilt metal ferrule. Its surface has grayish hues and few apparent pores, suggesting a whale bone-type material. However, it cannot be excluded that it might also be manmade resin or the like. This issue requires some expert attention. This cane had been held in high regard among the possessions of a Viennese noble family for more than one hundred years and required only gentle surface cleaning to revive its original beauty. H. 5 ½” x 1 ¼”, O.L. 38 ¼” $600-$800 The staff, a simple yet profound symbol, is woven intricately throughout the tapestry of the Bible. Its presence in various narratives serves as both a physical tool for the characters and a powerful symbol of authority, guidance, and divine power. To fully understand the meaning and significance of the staff in the Bible, we must explore the key instances where it appears and examine the cultural, spiritual, and theological contexts surrounding it.
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