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JoshandLila

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Grandpas "Sunday" cane
« on: September 18, 2011, 05:42:19 pm »
Hi folks, heres another save from the giveaway pile lol. The cane is vintage so I hope thats ok to post up here . My uncle has been a silver/goldsmith since the 70's and he made this for my grandpa when I was very young. I always thought this was special and I just wanted to show you all. The head is pre-ban elephant ivory hand carved, they eyes are ruby's and I believe the collar is silver... I have no idea what something like this would be worth but its a jewel in my collection :D
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Re: Grandpas "Sunday" cane
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2011, 05:46:50 pm »
Very nice !! He must have been very talented !!  Some of the old canes are worth quite a bit !!
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Re: Grandpas "Sunday" cane
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2011, 06:46:51 pm »
Nice!
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Re: Grandpas "Sunday" cane
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2011, 08:57:31 pm »
Pretty cool! I think a jeweler would have to appraise it since it has rubys and those would have to be rated.
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Re: Grandpas "Sunday" cane
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 09:03:23 pm »
Cool little item , JoshandLila .

Perhaps , if the uncle you mentioned is still alive & kickin' , he'd consent to sign it for you .... not so much to increase it's value right now , but will be a great identifier in its' future .
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Re: Grandpas "Sunday" cane
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 08:24:50 am »
Excellent idea Fancypants !! Provenance adds to value as well as family history !!
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