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Carved Wooden Devil's Head Walking Stick.
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Carved Wooden Devil's Head Walking Stick.

19th century
Sold 21 October 2024 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This fabulous antique walking cane which dates from the late 19th century is made from one piece of wood and has the head of The Devil skilfully carved as the handle.

This handle has fine detail to the carving showing the devil's horns, pointed ears, teeth and long beard.

This unusual carved stick which has a beautiful rich patina and has a tactile feel has a metal ferrule to the end and is 91 cm long.

Dimensions: Width of handle: 5.5 cm (2 1/4"). Depth of handle: 8.5 cm (3 1/4"). Length: 91 cm (36").

Weight: 236 g.

Condition: Excellent usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some scratches, bruises, small cracks and some general wear. There are some filled sections to the cane which would indicate it has been an umbrella.

Please note that only the walking stick is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Walking Stick to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1061710
Dealers Internal Reference
ADWC2833
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Description
This fabulous antique walking cane which dates from the late 19th century is made from one piece of wood and has the head of The Devil skilfully carved as the handle.
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This handle has fine detail to the carving showing the devil's horns, pointed ears, teeth and long beard.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A close-up view of a dark wooden walking stick handle carved in the form of a horned face with a prominent beard.
fig 1. Carved Wooden Devil's Head Walking Stick.

This unusual carved stick which has a beautiful rich patina and has a tactile feel has a metal ferrule to the end and is 91 cm long.

Dimensions: Width of handle: 5.5 cm (2 1/4"). Depth of handle: 8.5 cm (3 1/4"). Length: 91 cm (36").

fig 2. A close-up view of a dark wooden walking stick handle carved in the form of a horned face with a prominent beard.
fig 2. Carved Wooden Devil's Head Walking Stick.

Weight: 236 g.

Condition: Excellent usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some scratches, bruises, small cracks and some general wear. There are some filled sections to the cane which would indicate it has been an umbrella.

Please note that only the walking stick is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Walking Stick to the 19th Century.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061710
Dealers Internal Ref
ADWC2833
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Carved Wooden Devil's Head Walking Stick.

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A close-up view of a dark wooden walking stick handle carved in the form of a horned face with a prominent beard.
Carved Wooden Devil's Head Walking Stick.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWalking Sticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural carving, Horned head, Detailed beard
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Figural walking sticks featuring caricatures, mythical figures, or portraits gained significant popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries as both functional accessories and expressions of personal wit or social commentary.

Antique canes typically utilized hardwoods such as boxwood, beech, walnut, or exotic timbers for the shafts and handles, often paired with metal ferrules and horn or bone tips.

Authentication relies on examining the patina, tool marks, wear patterns around the handle, and wood shrinkage consistent with age, alongside the overall construction methods typical of historical workshops.

A figural walking stick can be displayed upright in a traditional ceramic umbrella stand or mounted horizontally on a study wall to highlight its sculptural qualities.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the polished surface.
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