Whalebone, Ivory and Exotic Wood Cane, 19th century, the curved tapered L-form handle of ivory, the upper shaft ornated with multiple exotic wood and ivory separators, tapering whalebone shaft.
Length 32 ½ in.
Provenance: Nina Hellman, Katona, NY 25 April 1992

Turned Whale Ivory and Baleen Cane, 19th century, the bulbous head with red wax stringing and inset with baleen ring, the tapered shaft with paired baleen separators and brass tip.
Length 35 ¼ in.
Provenance: Frank Sylvia, Nantucket, MA 29 August 1992

Turned Whale Ivory, Whalebone and Exotic Wood Cane, 19th century, knob and upper shaft incised and inlaid with red and blue wax stringing, contrasting exotic wood separators and turned ebony collar, tapering whalebone shaft.
Length 47 ¾ in.
Provenance: Rafael Osona’s Barbara Johnson Auction 14 August 1993 Lot 47

All Three Canes from the Carol and Stephen Memishian 19th C. Scrimshaw Collection