Late 19th century, having an ivory handle carved with Egyptian figures against a brown tinted field, the metal button top of the ivory handle unscrews to reveal a pollen brush, the bamboo shaft pulls down to release pruning shears which operate by means of a trigger near the handle.

35.25 in.

Private Collection, Chicago, IL

Splits to the ivory collar; scrapes to the wood beneath the collar; overall wear to the shaft surface and metal ferrule. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

$800 - 1,200