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Antique Walking Stick Cane with Carved Greyhound Handle Dated 1874 19th C

Name: Antique Walking Stick Cane with Carved Greyhound Handle Dated 1874 19th C
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1058953
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

This is a superb antique Victorian walking stick featuring a carved horn handle in the form of a greyhound featuring glass eyes on tapering malacca shaft with a decorative silver band with hallmarks for Birmingham and dated 1874.

A truly beautiful piece that would make a fine addition to any antique collection.

Condition:

In excellent condition with only minor signs of use commensurate with age, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the cane displays beautifully.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 89 cm x Width 10 cm x Depth 4 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 2 inches

Malacca wood

rare and exotic also known as "King of canes" was the most commonly used material in making the cane shafts where the standard grip was rounded and metallic. Today, designer and collector canes have sterling silver handles, and are made with wooden shafts made from various woods, including Malacca and bamboo.

Ornate designs, such as animal heads, skulls, and various emblems may also be carved into the wooden handles; these may make them harder to wield, but some find them more attractive.

Malacca is one species of rattan found on the coast of Sumatra. Rattan palms have long, slender stems, and were perfect for fashioning walking sticks. The stem is not round, but has a ridge or spine, often called a “teardrop,” running along its length. It is very light-weight, yet strong, with no two specimens being alike. The stem is made up of links with joints or nodes at both ends like bamboo. The bark is strong, with what appears to be a satiny, natural gloss or surface glaze. Color varies from brown to blond or reddish amber.

Our reference: A3817

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1058953

Dealers Internal Reference

A3817

Description

fig 1. Antique Walking Stick Cane with Carved Greyhound Handle Dated 1874 19th C

A truly beautiful piece that would make a fine addition to any antique collection.

Condition:

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In excellent condition with only minor signs of use commensurate with age, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the cane displays beautifully.

Regent Antiques

fig 2. Antique Walking Stick Cane with Carved Greyhound Handle Dated 1874 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 89 cm x Width 10 cm x Depth 4 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 2 inches

Malacca wood

rare and exotic also known as "King of canes" was the most commonly used material in making the cane shafts where the standard grip was rounded and metallic. Today, designer and collector canes have sterling silver handles, and are made with wooden shafts made from various woods, including Malacca and bamboo.

fig 3. Antique Walking Stick Cane with Carved Greyhound Handle Dated 1874 19th C

Ornate designs, such as animal heads, skulls, and various emblems may also be carved into the wooden handles; these may make them harder to wield, but some find them more attractive.

Malacca is one species of rattan found on the coast of Sumatra. Rattan palms have long, slender stems, and were perfect for fashioning walking sticks. The stem is not round, but has a ridge or spine, often called a “teardrop,” running along its length. It is very light-weight, yet strong, with no two specimens being alike. The stem is made up of links with joints or nodes at both ends like bamboo. The bark is strong, with what appears to be a satiny, natural gloss or surface glaze. Color varies from brown to blond or reddish amber.

Our reference: A3817