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Euvrard & Fabre

193 - Cape Hornman’s walking stick made from shark vertebrae (spec…
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Estimate €150 - €300
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Cape Hornman’s walking stick made from shark vertebrae (species unknown) and horn (pommel, tip and rings) The base of the pommel bears the inscription ‘T.W.C.’ Probably England – second half of the 19th century L. 81 cm (signs of wear and chips) Note: Traditionally, the crew would present their captain with a shark-vertebra walking stick upon rounding Cape Horn to thank him for guiding the ship through this treacherous stretch of water. Once ashore, the captain hangs the cane like a trophy in his home and, upon his death, the cane is placed in the church or on the deceased’s coffin
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About the sale CABINET OF CURIOSITIES – SCIENCE & GEOLOGY – MEDICINE – RUDY MEMIN’S STEAM ENGINES – ANIMALIA – NATURALIA – TRAVEL – MARINE – GLOBES
Auction location
Auction time 09/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Ref. : 3392 - 4
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