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Lot 139
Sale 2158 - Age of Exploration: Travel & Discovery through the Centuries
Oct 14, 2020
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$688
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A group of three light canes Various dates late 19th/20th century
Comprising a silver and hardwood light bulb cane, the release button revealing light bulb, the silver handle marked with French patent mark and an indistinct French silver mark, the handle unscrewing to compartment fitted with contemporary batteries to operate light bulb; a brass and hardwood light cane, the hammered brass handle releasing to reveal match safe compartment, the faux painted bamboo shaft releasing in two parts to reveal brass key and candle; and a silvered metal and bamboo systems walking stick, the filigree handle opening to reveal a candle compartment above pop-up match safe, the underside of hinged lid marked "Patent/No 2048." (3).
L: 39 in. (longest)