A group of nine walking sticks

including a French example with an ivory "milord" handle detailed in nailhead on a malacca shaft and a L-form ivory-handled example in the form of a horse head attached to a whale pan bone shaft.

One with silver knot design: metal with oxidation and rubbing; One with horse finial: metal with extensive rubbing, losses to gilding and oxidation; One with horse head finial: scattered hair line age cracks throughout shaft, finial with rubbing consistent with age and use; One with hare finial: finial with rubbing consistent with use, traces of surface dirt and oxidation; naturalistic wood one: with rubbing, tip oxidized; One with brass globular finial: inlay with very fine minor cracks, finial with traces of surface dirt and rubbing, missing metal tip at bottom; One with carved wood burr finial: scattered old wood worm, some large age cracks, rubbing, surface dirt, scratches, dents; One with dog finial: ebonized wood with scratches, finial with small chips most prominently to the tips of the dog's ears, surface dirt, rubbing, abrasions. Shafts of all canes with usual dents, scratches, and signs of wear.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.