Captain's cane. In shark vertebra with blond horn ring and brown horn handle tip. Total length: 92 cm. B.E. 19th century Caution: Canes are sold as is, without complaint. For ivory canes, in accordance with the regulations in force within the European Union, the item will be delivered to the purchaser with its intra-Community certificate. If the item is to be exported from Europe, a re-export certificate will be required (formalities to be completed by the buyer). The purchaser must obtain prior information on the legislation in force in the country of destination.

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