Cane with Carved Ivory Tiger Head

Circa 1870, the realistically carved snarling tiger features brown glass eyes and an open mouth detailed with fangs and tongue, ornate repousse silver collar, ebonized shaft, horn ferrule.

2.25 x 36 in.

Private Collection, Chicago, IL

Slight roughness to the ivory at the back of the neck; acceptable tight hairlines. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

$500 - 800