- Zulu Knobkerrie Throwing Club, South
Zulu Knobkerrie Throwing Club, South Africa, 19th century carved hardwood length 22.25 in — 56.5 cm
- Zulu Knobkerrie Throwing Club, South
Zulu Knobkerrie Throwing Club, South Africa, 20th century natural form carved hardwood length 20.75 in — 52.7 cm
- Tribal art. A Massai Rungu throwing
Tribal art. A Massai Rungu throwing club, 32cm l and a South African knob kerrie, 70cm l, mid 20th c More Information Both in good condition with only slight signs of wear and use
- (3) AFRICAN HARDWOOD KNOBKERRIE & BEADED
(3) AFRICAN HARDWOOD KNOBKERRIE & BEADED BRACELETS(lot of 3) African tribal grouping, comprising: (1) carved hardwood knobkerrie, likely Zulu, split to top, approx 27"l; (pr) beaded and leather bracelets, some wear, separation, largest: approx interior 3.25"w, 1lbs
- ANDERS LEONARD ZORN (SWEDISH/AMERICAN,
ANDERS LEONARD ZORN (SWEDISH/AMERICAN, 1860-1920)Anders Leonard Zorn (Swedish/American, 1860-1920), "Ernest Renan", 1892 and "The Seaward Skerries", 1913, 2 etchings, each pencil-signed lower margin, each signed and dated in plate lower left, sights 9 in. x 13 in. to 7 in. x 9 1/2 in., each framed, overall 18 7/8 in. x 22 5/8 in. x 5/8 in. to 16 1/8 in. x 18 5/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. (2 pcs.) Condition: Overall good condition.
- African Knobkerrie Wood Club 19''
African Knobkerrie Wood Club 19''
- A SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79 CAMPAIGN MEDAL
A SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79 CAMPAIGN MEDAL TO 1309 PTE H. HERBERT, 2-24TH FOOT South Africa Medal, clasp 1877-8-9, correctly engraved 1309 Pte H Herbert 2-24th Foot, condition GVF+; with cap badge, button and belt buckle of the 24th Foot; sold with a Knobkerrie, which the recipient likely brought home as a souvenir Henry Herbert was born in Kingston, London, in 1838. He attested on the 11th of September 1860, aged 22, giving his occupation as Labourer.
- Group of Three Zulu Knobkerrie Throwing
Group of Three Zulu Knobkerrie Throwing Clubs, South Africa, late 20th century carved wood, includes stands longest length 16 in — 40.6 cm
- 196. DOG HEAD KNOBKERRIE CANE -CA. 1860
196. DOG HEAD KNOBKERRIE CANE -CA. 1860 -SILVER PLATED ...196. Dog Head Knobkerrie Cane -Ca. 1860 -Silver plated metal knob modeled, heavy cast and finely chased to depict a long eared setter head with a short muzzle and well defined eyes on an integral collar with Baroque scrolls, ebonized hardwood shaft. However, what makes it more special, is that the heavy weight and pointed muzzle of the dog head, make it a dangerous disguised weapon cane, a Knobkerrie, also called Life Preserver or Bludgeon. It survived in good condition with apparent and desirable signs of age. -For Bludgeon Canes see C. Dike, Cane Curiosa, chapter 28 Bludgeons, Page 279, 28/1 and chapter 29, Sword canes, page, 297, and Francis Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 217 & 226. -H. 1 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 32 ½” -$200-$300
- 164. LION KNOBKERRIE CANE -CA. 1870
164. LION KNOBKERRIE CANE -CA. 1870 -L-SHAPED AND HEAVY...164. Lion Knobkerrie Cane -Ca. 1870 -L-shaped and heavy cast white metal lion cane, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. The prone lion comes on an elaborate integral plinth starting with baroque scrolls followed by an encircling laurel wreath, a longer angled stem to terminate with multiple rings. Furthermore, this cane is also a redoubtable disguised life preserver weapon. Rightfully swung in trained hands, the heavy handle and its pointed tip can have devastating effects. Obviously used over a longer period, it has the right amount of wear to increase its appeal and not diminish its value and is praised by a grown age patina. -H. 3” x 3 ¼”, O.L. 32 ½” -$300-$400
- 127. KNOBKERRIE LION AND SNAKE CANE
127. KNOBKERRIE LION AND SNAKE CANE -DATED 1891 -L-SHAP...127. Knobkerrie Lion and Snake Cane -Dated 1891 -L-shaped white metal handle finely modeled, cast and chased to depict a lion and a snake and an ebony shaft. Distinguished by a high relief and fine detail this cane is also redoubtable, disguised life preserver weapon as the heavy handle can have devastating effects when rightfully swung in trained hands. -H. 4 ¼” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 36 ¾” -$300-$400
- 77. BRONZE RAM CANE -20TH CENTURY -WELL-MODELED
77. BRONZE RAM CANE -20TH CENTURY -WELL-MODELED AND HEA...77. Bronze Ram Cane -20th Century -Well-modeled and heavy cast Ram had with curving horns, plain gold color metal collar, ash shaft and a metal ferrule. Strong design and beautiful patina are trademarks here. This cane is also a knobkerrie and can be used for defense. -H. 2 ½” x 2 ¾”, O.L. 36 ¾” -$200-$300
- 52. KNOB KERRIE FIGURAL ART NOUVEAU
52. KNOB KERRIE FIGURAL ART NOUVEAU CANE -CA. 1900 -WEL...52. Knob Kerrie Figural Art Nouveau Cane -Ca. 1900 -Well modeled bronze casting of an old man in waves carying a siren on his shoulders, snake wood shaft and a horn ferrule. The depiction is brilliantly adapted to the purpose of a cane and loaded with symbolic elements illustrating the ever actual life conflict between the old man and the young girl and wisdom and youth. More and above, this cane is also a redoubtable disguised life preserver weapon. Rightfully swung in trained hands, the weight of the handle and its pointed tips can have devastating effects. -H. 3 ¼” x 3”, O.L. 36 ½” -$700-$900
- 40. KNOB KERRIE MYTHOLOGICAL EROTIC
40. KNOB KERRIE MYTHOLOGICAL EROTIC CANE -CA. 1900 -WEL...40. Knob Kerrie Mythological Erotic Cane -Ca. 1900 -Well modeled bronze casting of the well-known subject matter of Leda and the Swan, snake wood shaft and a horn ferrule. The heavy weight and pointed tip makes it a redoubtable defense weapon. -H. 3 ¼” x 3”, O.L. 36 ½” -$600-$800
- SILVER KNOBKERRIE CANECa 1880-Ball shaped
SILVER KNOBKERRIE CANECa 1880-Ball shaped metal handle covered with a beautifully braided silver wire wrapping and its slim and plain silver collar on a malacca shaft and a long white metal ferrule. The weighty ball is fitted with an equally heavy and long stem walled in the shaft and makes of this cane, in the right trained hands, a redoubtable and devastating disguised weapon. The cane shows the right amount age marks and also possible of violence signs to increase its appeal and not diminish its value and is praised by a grown age patina. Notable is that the initial definition of a knobkerrie, also spelled knobkerry, knobkierie, and knopkierie (Afrikaans), is a form of club used mainly in Southern and Eastern Africa. Typically, they have a large knob at one end and can be used for throwing at animals in hunting or for clubbing an enemy's head. The name was taken over by the English cane terminology and is duplicate of Live-Preserver Cane, Canne Casse-Tête in French or Lebensretter in German. Furthermore, it has the crossover appeal of associating with more than one collecting field to make it a desirable and great collectable. H. 1 ½” x 1 ½”, O.L. 34 ¼”
- PANTHER KNOBKERRIE CANE-Ca 1900 -L-shaped
PANTHER KNOBKERRIE CANE-Ca 1900 -L-shaped silver plated metal knob well modeled, cast and finely chased to depict a prone panther on a malacca shaft. Very agreeable in the hand due to its large size, ergonomic shape as well as a sleek profile with delicate undercuts, this cane is furthermore a redoubtable disguised life preserver also called bludgeon weapon. Rightfully swung in trained hands, the heavy handle and its pointed tip in combination with the flexible shaft can have devastating effects. -Obviously used over a longer period, it has the right amount of wear to increase its appeal and not diminish its value and is praised by a grown age patina. -For Bludgeon Canes see C. Dike, Cane Curiosa, chapter 28 Bludgeons, Page 279, 28/1 and chapter 29, Sword canes, page, 297, and Francis Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 217 & 226. -H. 4” x 4”, O.L. 3” x 2 ¾”, O.L. 36 ½” -$300-$400
- ROSEWOOD FLICK STICK CANE-Ca. 1860 -Dark
ROSEWOOD FLICK STICK CANE-Ca. 1860 -Dark and beautifully veined rosewood ball knobbed malacca cane with a metal ferrule and an ejecting 6 ¾” tall, square cut spike blade with two side feathers and a white metal cap cover. -Classic inconspicuous defense cane in good quality and with good mechanics. -While a sword cane requests the use of the two hands, great imagination was sought to invent a blade, which could spring forth with the help of only one hand. Indeed, this flick stick also called stiletto cane can be used with one hand. When the cane is swung, centrifugal force allows the steel blade with pointed tip to snap out and lock through the hinged round trap door. The blade can be returned to its chamber by disengaging simultaneously both clutch steel bands on its side. -However, what makes this cane more interesting is the most unusual large and weighty knob, which additionally makes of it a Knobkerrie also called Life Preserver or Bludgeon cane. Rightfully swung in trained hands, the combination of heavy knob and flexible shaft can have devastating effects. -H. 1 ¼” x 1”, O.L. 36 ½” -$500-$600 -For similar canes see C. Dike, Cane Curiosa, chapter 28 Sword canes, page, 297, and Francis Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 217 & 226.
- IRON KNOBKERIE CANE-Ca. 1890 -Iron knob
IRON KNOBKERIE CANE-Ca. 1890 -Iron knob fashioned in a plain and flattened ball shape and its iron collar turned with multiple rings mounted on a stepped malacca shaft strengthened and weighted with a concealed iron rod and a metal ferrule. -Rightfully swung in trained hands, the weight of the knob and stiffen shaft becomes devastating effects. Worn for support and protection, this cane is a dangerous disguised weapon, a Knobkerrie, also called Life Preserver or Bludgeon. -It survived in its initial condition and with the anticipated signs of age. Notable is the natural mottled coloring of the malacca, which in itself is a great collectable rarity and adds to the desirability to this cane. -H. 1 ¼” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 33 ¼” -$300-$500 -For Bludgeon Canes see C. Dike, Cane Curiosa, chapter 28 Bludgeons, Page 279, 28/1 and chapter 29, Sword canes, page, 297, and Francis Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 217 & 226.
- BRITANNIA EROTIC KNOBKERRIE CANE-Ca
BRITANNIA EROTIC KNOBKERRIE CANE-Ca 1880 -Decorative L-shaped nickel-plated Britannia metal handle depicting the bust of a woman in the Renaissance style with a long and pointed headgear presented on a malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. At an attentive, close look, one recognizes in the head gear a profile suggestive of a male organ. -However, what makes this cane more special is that it is also a redoubtable disguised life preserver weapon, a Knobkerrie also called Life Preserver or Bludgeon. Rightfully swung in trained hands, the heavy handle and its pointed tip can have devastating effects. -It survived in good condition with apparent and desirable signs of age. -Britannia alloy was first manufactured in Great Britain, hence the name, and can be easily cast in sand, plaster of Paris or metal molds. It is typically used in pewter containers holding food, where lead free service is required and was, also because its bright color, often utilized for low cost cane handles and knobs. -For Bludgeon Canes see C. Dike, Cane Curiosa, chapter 28 Bludgeons, Page 279, 28/1 and chapter 29, Sword canes, page, 297, and Francis Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 217 & 226. -H. 3 ½” x 3”, O.L. 36 ½” -$200-$300
- EROTIC KNOBKERRIE CANE-Ca. 1890 -Heavy
EROTIC KNOBKERRIE CANE-Ca. 1890 -Heavy cast and silver plated bronze handle with a young couple twined in an erotic embrace, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule. The passionate depiction is intricate and delicately covers the naughty detail which only appears at a close look. It is ripe with symbolism and possibly meant to be an allegorical exaltation of love. Rarest of rare, this cane attests originality and was probably commissioned by a wealthy person for his individual pleasure, and perhaps, also willing with his amazing cane, to entertain and amuse or even initiate in the worldly temptations and pleasures. Furthermore, this cane is also a redoubtable disguised life preserver weapon. Rightfully swung in trained hands, the heavy handle can have devastating effects. It was obviously carefully used and is praised by a grown age patina. -H. 2 ¾” x 2 ½”, O.L. 37 ½” -$700-$1,200
- STEEL FLICK STICK CANE-Ca. 1860 -Steel
STEEL FLICK STICK CANE-Ca. 1860 -Steel ball knobbed stepped malacca cane with a metal ferrule and an ejecting 6 ½” tall, square cut spike blade with two side feathers and a steel cap cover. -Classic inconspicuous defense cane in good quality and with perfect mechanics. -While a sword cane requests the use of the two hands, great imagination was sought to invent a blade, which could spring forth with the help of only one hand. Indeed, this flick stick also called stiletto cane can be used with one hand. When the cane is swung, centrifugal force allows the steel blade with pointed tip to snap out and lock through the hinged round trap door. The blade can be returned to its chamber by disengaging simultaneously both clutch steel bands on its side. -However, what makes this cane more interesting is the most unusual weighty knob, which additionally makes of it a Knobkerrie also called Life Preserver or Bludgeon cane. Rightfully swung in trained hands, the combination of heavy knob and flexible shaft can have devastating effects. -H. 1 ¼” x 1”, O.L. 36 ½” -$600-$800 -For similar canes see C. Dike, Cane Curiosa, chapter 28 Sword canes, page, 297, and Francis Monek’s book, Canes Through The Ages, page 217 & 226.
- 19TH C. AFRICAN ZULU WOODEN KNOBKERRIE
19TH C. AFRICAN ZULU WOODEN KNOBKERRIE / CLUB**Originally Listed At $400**
Africa, South Africa, Zulu tribe, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden club known as a knobkerrie, or an iwisa to the Zulu people. Highly burnished, this wonderful implement presents a slender, cylindrical staff that widens and curves gracefully to a spherical pommel. A small raised circle decorates the top of the pommel. The natural woodgrain of the staff boasts a gorgeous gradient starting with a chocolate brown at the top and fading to hues of reddish brown and caramel near the base. The knobkerrie has not only served as a crucial weapon of war in Africa and abroad, but also is used as a swagger stick, ceremonial staff, and even a snuff box among the Zulu people. Size: 20.7" L x 2.875" W (52.6 cm x 7.3 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#161843
Condition:
Several stable hairline fissures across head and handle, with light encrustations around top of head, otherwise intact and very good. Wonderful patina throughout with deep color.
- Box Knobkerrie Weapons Etc
Box Knobkerrie Weapons Etc
- AFRICAN & MIDDLE EASTERN ARTIFACTS,
AFRICAN & MIDDLE EASTERN ARTIFACTS, EX-MUSEUM (11) pieces, includes an inlaid Turkish Quran stand (9.75"l closed), an Algerian brass & copper jug (4"h) and 2-part brass censor (8"h), a brass or copper bowl with embossed Hebrew lettering (3.5"h), a metal Indian anklet or bracelet (2"dia) in display case, an Egyptian wood and horn pipe (13.5"l), a pair of plaster reproduction Egyptian ushabti (10"h), an African knobkerrie wooden club (16"l), a carved wooden dagger with a hand-form hilt (10.5"l), and a Tanzanian wooden letter opener with fish-form handle (9"l)
- (5) EAST AFRICAN KNOBKERRIE WAR CLUBS
(5) EAST AFRICAN KNOBKERRIE WAR CLUBS Tanzania, carved wood bulb-shaped bludgeon on long shaft, two with carved faces, each approx. 29"l
- (4) EAST AFRICAN WOOD KNOBKERRIE Ovoid
(4) EAST AFRICAN WOOD KNOBKERRIE Ovoid head on tapering handle, one mounted to custom stand, 34"h (tallest)
- SAMUEL WALTERS (BRITAIN, 1811-1882),
SAMUEL WALTERS (BRITAIN, 1811-1882), MEDIUM CLIPPER SHIP ADELAIDE APPROACHING LIVERPOOL., OIL ON CANVAS, 31.25" X 46.25". FRAMED 39.25" X 54.25".SAMUEL WALTERS, Britain, 1811-1882, Medium clipper ship Adelaide approaching Liverpool. Signed and dated lower left "S. Walters 1865". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 31.25" x 46.25". Framed 39.25" x 54.25". Provenance: Richard Green, London.Marine Arts Gallery, Salem, Massachusetts.The Ritz Carlton Collection.Christie's East, New York, Maritime Sale, February 1997.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:The Adelaide is depicted entering Liverpool, off the Skerries, Anglesey, with the South Stack Lighthouse just visible on the right and the Skerries Lighthouse ahead of the bowsprit. At 1,831 tons and 216 feet long, Adelaide was the 16th largest ship built in the United States during the 1850s. By 1865 she had been sold to Henry Fernie of Liverpool, whose house flag is shown at the mainmast. She is shown with divided topsails, although this modification occurred after her early voyages, and single top gallants with furled Royals. When launched she also carried skysails. Adelaide had a successful and uneventful 20-year career before being stranded in December, 1875 and condemned at Cape Town.
- WILLIAM HOWARD YORKE (CANADA/UNITED
WILLIAM HOWARD YORKE (CANADA/UNITED KINGDOM, 1847-1921), THE AMERICAN DOWNEASTER FLORENCE OFF SKERRIES LIGHT., OIL ON CANVAS, 20.5" X 30". FRAMED UNDER GLASS 26.75" X 37".WILLIAM HOWARD YORKE, Canada/United Kingdom, 1847-1921, The American downeaster Florence off Skerries Light. Signed and dated lower left "W.H. Yorke 1895". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 20.5" x 30". Framed under glass 26.75" x 37". Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 1996.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Florence was one of the fastest and most important of the Maine-built ships known as "downeasters". She was mostly active in the California grain trade.
- WILLIAM GAY YORKE (NEW YORK/CANADA/ENGLAND,
WILLIAM GAY YORKE (NEW YORK/CANADA/ENGLAND, 1817-C. 1888), SARAH NEUMANN INBOUND OFF THE SKERRIES., OIL ON CANVAS, 24" X 36". FRAMED.WILLIAM GAY YORKE, New York/Canada/England, 1817-c. 1888, Sarah Neumann inbound off the Skerries. Signed and dated lower left "W. Yorke 1870 L'Pool". Housed in its Liverpool frame with arched moldings at the top. Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 24" x 36". Framed. Provenance: Property of a Glasgow Dealer, until 1991.Private collection.Christie's East, New York, February 1999, purchased by the Kelton Foundation.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.The Sarah Neumann was built for the Australia trade and her first voyages were between London and Australia. Here she is inbound with the Skerries Reef and Light off her bow as well as the South Stack at Anglesey off her stern, a popular view among Liverpool artists.The painting is unusual for William G. Yorke in showing the underwater shape of the rudder and hull at the stern. This treatment at the stern and the printed signature suggest the involvement of William H. Yorke, his son. Sam Davidson commented "The three flag hoist beneath the red ensign can not be a ship name in commercial code as one would expect in 1870, this requiring four flags. These three have to be taken in conjunction with the pennant at the mizzen - a possible Marryat 3 distinguishing pennant. The third step is to note the yellow center of the lower flag in the hoist, which fits Marryat 8, rather than Commercial Code 'S'. Marryat 3 d.p.7,3,8, in fact signifies 'Sarah Neumann'."
- KERRIE SMITH , "VAPOURS 20," 2020Kerrie
KERRIE SMITH , "VAPOURS 20," 2020Kerrie Smith, "Vapours 20," 2020, Acrylic, Crystal Glass, ink, Wood Panel Signed, dated, and titled verso Acrylic, Crystal Glass, ink, Wood Panel Dimensions: 30.25" H x 20.25" W x 2" D Provenance: Donated by the artist
- WILLIAM GAY YORKE (NEW YORK/CANADA/ENGLAND,
WILLIAM GAY YORKE (NEW YORK/CANADA/ENGLAND, 1817-1892), BRITISH BRIG QUEEN OF THE FLEET OUTWARD BOUND OFF THE SKERRIES., OIL ON CANVAS, 21" X 31". FRAMED 26.5" X 36.5".WILLIAM GAY YORKE, New York/Canada/England, 1817-1892, British brig Queen of the Fleet outward bound off the Skerries. Signed and dated lower left "Wm. Yorke L'Pool 1870". Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 21" x 31". Framed 26.5" x 36.5". Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 2003.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:The brig is identified as Queen of the Fleet by her name pennant at the main masthead. Her owner's flag, unidentified but likely that of her builder and first owner, E. Cox, is depicted on the foremast and the British ensign is flying from the main gaff peak. South Stack, Anglesey, is visible off the vessel's starboard quarter and the Skerries Lighthouse is well-depicted under the bowsprit.
- FOUR ZULU IWISA KNOBKERRIE FIGHTING
FOUR ZULU IWISA KNOBKERRIE FIGHTING STICKS 20th century, carved and stained wood; one stick with decorative wrap. The sticks range from 26 in. to 33-1/2 in. long.
- A group of Tribal items to include carved
A group of Tribal items to include carved wood figures, carved cup and a knobkerrie
- A tribal paddle, 149cm long a knobkerrie,
A tribal paddle, 149cm long a knobkerrie, two walking sticks and a bow
- Zulu 19th Cent. Knobkerrie War Club
Zulu 19th Cent. Knobkerrie War Club 14.5''x3''. Carved geometric motifs on handle. Overall excellent condition with original dark patina from age. 19th or early 20th century, African.
- 5PC ASSORTED CARVED & FIGURAL WOOD CANES
5PC ASSORTED CARVED & FIGURAL WOOD CANES United States, Mexico, Germany,20th CenturyIncludes an Alpacca figural horse head handled cane with bamboo shaft, a bent briar cane, a horn knobkerrie handle with snake wood shaft, a blonde wood cane, and a Florida or Mexico folk art carved alligator cane.