An antique cane auction is a highly organized and planned event, which takes place following specific rules, in an ambient full of historic patterns. The first step of the auction is represented by the preview of the selected objects, such as sword canes. These antique canes can be found in wide ranges and they are set organized on tables, inviting the participants to observe their qualities. If complete information about the antique canes is desired, the bidders and potential buyers can address to the cane experts. These experts are usually responsible for the summarized descriptions and photographs in the auction’s catalog.
The participants are both new and old collectors, some experienced, some beginners, but all interested in purchasing the perfect items for their collections. With a wide variety of prices, styles and types of antique canes, these auctions are adaptable to all budgets, interests and artistic tastes. Ranging from plain wood and engraved ivory or bamboo to expensive carved silver with jeweled handles, the spectrum of antique canes gives the collectors numerous purchasing possibilities. When examining the details, design and carving of these objects, the canes become authentic and palpable historic elements of art, which impress the buyers much more than the pictures in the catalog.
The Cane Auction
Attending a cane auction can be very exciting and you’ll feel the room buzzing with energy and excitement. Each person attending the auction is there for a reason, be it to find a missing part or perhaps to add a missing cane to their collection.
Although you can examine the cane before, you need to understand where the person selling the cane obtain it from. The last thing you want is to end up buying a fake cane made from antique parts and by understand who owned the cane before hand help authenticate the item.
Once the bidding starts, it can become very heated, not only from the bidders sitting next to you, but those bidding by phone as well. The key is to keep a cool head, understand what you’re willing to pay and not to exceed that amount.
Should an item not be sold, then a second round of bidding will occur and you’ll have another chance at picking up the antique canes or walking sticks you missed during the first round.
Prices of antique canes can range from under $100 to more than $10,000! When a cane has gadgets built into it or ornate designs made from precious metals, such as gold, the values can climb fast!
The antique cane auction is a professional way of experiencing the world of these valuable artistic items. By exchanging ideas, impressions and information about this hobby and purchasing the right pieces, the collectors develop their expertise and knowledge regarding their passion and valuable investment.
HI Candy,
Send the pics of your antique canes to canes@gadgetcanes.com along with a detailed written description – if you don’t know, tell us where you picked it up, what you think they might be, etc… Once I have the pictures I’ll get them up on the site so others can offer their help.
I have several carved canes and would like to know a little about them and possible sell them . I have pics . they are old .
Oscar,
Send pictures of your antique canes to canes@gadgetcanes.com and I’ll get them posted on the site.
i have a 1850s remighton percussion cane an i can only find one example of this cane an its in the national firearm muesum under lot 49. i cannot find a value on this item it is in near perfect conditon. i would really like help in finding the value of this item – and –
i have a very rare eagle head cane that was giving from democrates of colts armory to general caleb cushing. on the silver ring it states ” To gen. Caleb Cushing from the democrates of colts armory april 2, 1860 charter oak”. there has only ben one example of this cane come up on auction an it was recent. it is my understanding that he only made 3 an gave them to what he thought to be 3 of the most curagious democrates of his time an one was mayor woods of new york an mr. wright( the one that was just sold at auction) an mine caleb cushing. he was the most important figure of the time. new york times on april 13, 1860 states the value of the cane to be atleast $25,000.0 considering the intrinsic and historical value of the presant. the cane was made from the charter oak tree that fell in 1850 it was a very historical tree. i would like to find the value of this item. thank you
i also have an very early commemrative thomas jefferson cane signed by jay.h. buckley. he was a very good friend of jerrerson an adams.he was a very important man in history for the ressons he was a big part of the american indian treaty an the loius an clark adventure. any help with the value of the cane or information on this cane would be greatly apprecited. thank you an i can send pics of any of my cans
I have a old Abercrombie & Fitch brown leather handle seat cane that I can’t find any information on it that I would like to sell.
Hi Ed,
Send the gadget cane photos to canes@gadgetcanes.com and I’ll get them up on the site. Someone may review them and make an offer once they are up.
Can someone review a cane we have for sale..photos available.
Hello,
I have inherited several canes(some of which are dated and others that have gold ald silver on them), a lace parisol, and a cane stand. Could you and would you please help me to find information about these antiques and their value? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Doug Fraley-
I can help you with your A P Dean cane. Email me at uncleradar @ aol.com
Hello!
Update: I just sold this cane on ebay for $290.00
A COLLECTIBLE, ANTIQUE, WALKING STICK, OR CANE, WITH ITS SCULPTED SILVER TOP
This is a very decorative and highly collectible walking stick / walking cane with the massive silver handle (not silver plated!) made in shape of an swan head; marked silver 800 (solid silver). eyes of stone, but I can not define what a stone! IT IS HIGHLY DETAILED. beginning of 20 century in a very good original condition!
THIS WALKING STICK OR CANE MEASURES 32 INCHES LONG
Look at photo and feel free to leave a comment.
Best regards, Vadim
I have a wooden curved handle walking cane that is also a blackpowder cane. I am unable to find a date or any markings. I belong to a friend and I purchased it many years ago. He said it was his great grandfathers and made before 1900′s. Any information will be helpful.
I have an A P Dean cane dated 1882 that is carved with a train and animals and has bible verses carved in a spiral down the cane. Where can I research it’s value?
I own a cane which was carved in 1881. It depicts the evolution of man from swamp creature to man. It consists of 182 woodcuts, each labeled with the name of the specimen. The carvers name is J.D. Batz. Can you tell me where I can get some information regarding this cane? Thank you!
Tom Fielstra