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A Delightful and Amusing Antique Folk Art Swagger/pointer Stick
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
for sale €345     $375
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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A Delightful and Amusing Antique Folk Art Swagger/pointer Stick

19th century
Description

A delightful and amusing antique folk art swagger/pointer stick, with a well carved caricature head of a comical man. It has a wonderful patina.There is a £15 charge for postage and packing International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Folk Art Pointer Stick to the 19th Century.

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SA1053287
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Description
A delightful and amusing antique folk art swagger/pointer stick, with a well carved caricature head of a comical man. It has a wonderful patina.
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There is a £15 charge for postage and packing International Shipping.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

A shipping quote is available on request

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Folk Art Pointer Stick to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053287
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I A close-up view of a warm brown hand-carved wooden stick top depicting a detailed caricature face with prominent facial features.

A delightful and amusing antique folk art swagger/pointer stick

Archive II A close-up view of a warm brown hand-carved wooden stick top depicting a detailed caricature face with prominent facial features. View II
Archive III A close-up view of a warm brown hand-carved wooden stick top depicting a detailed caricature face with prominent facial features. View III
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
United Kingdom

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A close-up view of a warm brown hand-carved wooden stick top depicting a detailed caricature face with prominent facial features.
A delightful and amusing antique folk art swagger/pointer stick
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Folk art swagger and pointer sticks are hand-crafted wooden batons or canes often featuring figurative or grotesque hand-carved handles, historically carried by officers, lecturers, or kept as personal decorative accessories.

These items were predominantly carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, or hazel, utilizing natural timber grain and knots to accentuate expressive figures or caricatures.

Authentic pieces feature individual hand-tool marks, natural patina from age and handling, and organic wear across high-relief areas rather than uniform machine moulding.

They can be displayed horizontally on a bookshelf or mantelpiece, mounted securely on a wall rack, or grouped inside a brass or ceramic umbrella stand in an entryway.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear natural beeswax polish sparingly to protect the timber grain while avoiding water or harsh chemical solutions.
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