114. Classic Hard Stone Dress Cane -Early 1900s -Straight and tapering rock crystal handle with a fascinating natural structu

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March Antique Cane Auction

By Kimball Sterling

Mar 1, 2017 - Mar 18, 2017

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  114. Classic Hard Stone Dress Cane -Early 1900s -Straight and tapering rock crystal handle with a fascinating natural structure, Art Nouveau white metal collar, ebony shaft with brownish hues and a horn ferrule. Canes with hard stone knobs and handles were costly to produce and the favorites of the refined and wealthy clients. Their enduring appeal makes these pieces perennial favorites of the cane world and great collectables. -Rock Crystal was once believed to be ice which has been frozen so long that it could never melt and had turned into stone. This theory was accepted until 1676 when a scholar pointed out that roc crystal often occurs in the tropics. Rock crystal is natural crystalline quartz which is usually colorless and transparent. Carved rock crystal was highly prized during the renaissance period. In the 19th and 20th centuries it was used for cameos, seals and high end cane handles and was also polished or faceted for jewelry. -H. 2 ¾” x 1”, O.L. 39” -$400-$500
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