LOT OF 2: CARVED BONE HORSE HOOF AND STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED IVORY CANES

LOT OF 2: CARVED BONE HORSE HOOF AND STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED IVORY CANES (A) Carved bone horse hoof-handle cane. L-shaped handle carved in the form of a horse’s leg and hoof, with a braided silver-toned collar mounted to a tightly woven horsehair-covered shaft terminating in a brass ferrule. Exhibits age-related yellowing and natural cracking to the bone, and chipping to the carved hoof. (B) Ivory-inset sterling silver knobstick-handle cane. Large oval ivory inset within a sterling silver mounting featuring floral decoration and three illegible hallmarks, fitted to a honey-colored natural wood shaft with small knots and a stepped silver-toned ferrule. Exhibits a single chip to the end of the shaft and silver tarnishing; otherwise, in excellent condition. Condition: (Very Good - Excellent). Item Dimensions: Largest length: 34 - 1/4". Condition:, Item Dimensions:

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