Lot 20 , A 19th century French carved labradorite, diamond, ruby and enamel handled ebonised cane, 91cm
A 19th century French carved labradorite, diamond, ruby and enamel handled ebonised cane, carved as a black man’s head enamelled in ‘American colours’ to the collar and bow tie, 91cm
£400-600
Condition:
Small white flaw to the right cheek, much of the nose has been broken away and is missing, possibly a few other minor dents to the back of the head. Two sections of white enamel missing from the upper collar and a little blue enamel missing from the bowtie. Looks like there might of been a further gem where there is now a hole below bowtie, minor scuffing to the ebonised show, ferrule is missing.
Sold for £380