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THBSilver Horse Head 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
LiveJan 3, 2026
Masterpiece Cane auction is all from a Europeon collection. We offer items from this private collection about once a year, Kimball Sterling kimballsterling@earthlink.net
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- Lot Description
Ca. 1890
Silver knob is well modeled, precisely hand chased to depict a stallion’s head. Precision captures every feature of this noble creature, from its striking, expressive eyes to its alert, pinned ears. The beautiful mane flows gracefully from the poll to the withers, framing the face in a way that showcases the stallion's elegance. An applied halter and an attached lengthy bridle, which secures the bit in the horse's mouth, further highlight the portrait. Crucially, the handle fits well in the hand.
The head is presented on an integral, long and tapering, hammered plinth-collar with two raised, matching twist-rope rings paired with mirrored filigree bands, all framing an oval shield with a crowned nobility crest.
A high-end quality equine portraiture is on display here, validated by the Austrian dog head with the letter “A” for silver and Vienna beside an obscured maker mark.
The handle has survived in excellent condition and comes with its original malacca shaft. It only requires some surface polishing.
Anyone sensitive to equine beauty will be rewarded by this attractive cane from the glorious Imperial days when the equestrian sports were a must for the “Haute Volée” and equine portraiture was at its best. In any case, its crossover appeal from multiple collecting fields boosts its appeal.
H. 3” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 30 ½”
$800-$900
For centuries, horses have been regarded as holy animals. They relate to omens, sorcerers, and pagan deities and are connected with fertility. The grace and outward beauty of these animals inspired many people, but they also experienced something else—the essence of freedom buried under the mane.
Of animals domesticated by humans, the horse is most definitely the “aristocrat”. Representing riches and power, these fantastic beasts were also integral to daily life and served as heroes in military conflicts and athletic events.
Much like a cane, a horse has long represented the owner's affluence and power. A beautiful cane ornamented with a magnificent horse would be an intriguing object to investigate. Instead of dwelling on the ego of the first cane-bearer, why not enjoy the modern thrill of holding such a trophy?
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