Nevada Gun Auctions, LLC
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AL & CAROL CALI COLLECTION: Featuring antique canes, scrimshaw, cutlery and Native America

Sun, Feb 1, 2026 12:00PM EST - Sun, Feb 15, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 78

Ivory and Abalone Inlaid Cane with Bone Shaft, c. 1880

Estimate: $250 - $500

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Elegant ivory-handled cane with a slightly flared and slanted pommel inset with an iridescent abalone roundel displaying rich blue-green coloration. The handle transitions to a carved ivory collar above a smooth bone shaft showing natural grain and warm patina, terminating in a tapered horn or hardwood ferrule. A refined example of late 19th-century Continental craftsmanship combining organic materials for subtle contrast and aesthetic balance. Dimensions approx.: 33 x 1.5 in. Pickup & Shipping: This lot may be picked up free of charge in Gardnerville, NV. Shipping via FedEx or USPS available within the continental U.S. for $100. All shipments include Direct Signature Required and full replacement value insurance at a rate of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless the buyer accepts full liability in writing. Combined lot shipping is typically discounted. Important Notice on Ivory Restrictions: Due to state law, this item cannot be shipped to the following jurisdictions, regardless of age or percentage of ivory content: Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington, or the District of Columbia. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in their state. Nevada Gun Auction reserves the right to cancel any sale that violates state or federal law.

Condition

Good overall, with natural age lines to the ivory handle, some surface toning and handling marks to the bone shaft, and tight fit throughout; abalone inlay intact and lustrous.