8th Aug, 2023 12:00
A Cabinet of Curiosities
A 19TH CENTURY NARWHAL TUSK (MONODON MOCERAS) WALKING STICK
with turned handle, silvered hole, brass capped foot
Provenance: This originally came from the Bo'Ness area, where it had belonged to the vendor's great grandfather, James Wilson.
Sold with CITES A10 no. 632722/01
87.5cm long, 91.5cm high overall
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Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Condition Report
Condition good to fair. Pommel appears to have been resecured with adhesive. General wear to shaft as per use and age. Minor hairline to area by one of the upper pins. Brass tip secure, though no pins to keep in place. Additional images now available.
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