Lot 1
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A group of ten walking sticks, 18th/19th and 20th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • with various handles including bloodstone, hardstones, lapis lazuli, some silver mounted, one engraved Gustaf zu Wilhelm and dated 1904, one handle off but present 
  • bloodstone, hardstones, lapis lazuli, some silver, pine, poplar

Provenance

Sotheby's, Baden-Baden sale, 21st October 1995, Furniture and Decorations, Vol. IV, lot 1881.

Condition

The walking sticks are in overall good condition. One with a loss to the red jasper handle, one with repaired green hardstone handle, also with a loss; another stick with splits to cane.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."