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The Al and Carol Cali Collection

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 04:00PM EST - Sun, Feb 1, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 37

Sterling and 12k Gold Cane with Smoky Quartz and Onyx Insets

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
Late 19th-century gentleman’s walking cane featuring a sterling silver T-form handle with a faceted smoky quartz mounted in a 12k gold bezel. The hinged 12k gold cover opens to reveal a felt-lined compartment, likely intended for snuff or perfume—an elegant and practical feature favored in luxury canes of the Victorian era. The collar, also 12k gold, is ornamented with a pierced decorative band above a sterling shaft that terminates in a ferrule set with polished black onyx cabochons. A refined and well-crafted dual-metal cane combining mechanical ingenuity with understated elegance.Dimensions approx.: 36.5 h x 4.5 w in.Pickup & Shipping: This lot may be picked up free of charge in Sacramento, CA. Shipping via FedEx or USPS available within the continental U.S. for $65. All shipments include Direct Signature Required and full replacement value insurance at a rate of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless the buyer accepts full liability in writing. Combined lot shipping is typically discounted.

Condition

Moderate silver tarnish and small dents consistent with age; stones intact; hinge opens and closes properly.