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Bamboo Root Walking Cane with Horse Measuring Stick. Swaine & Adeney
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Bamboo Root Walking Cane with Horse Measuring Stick. Swaine & Adeney

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 December 2024 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This antique walking stick which is made of bamboo cane has a bamboo root handle, silver monogrammed collar and cleverly conceals a pull out horse measuring stick that is marked for top maker Swaine & Adeney, 185 Piccadilly, London.

This wood and brass measure nicely slots inside the cane, has a fitted spirit level and can measure a horse up to 17 hands. The measure displays in hands and cm.

This wonderful quality cane has a beautiful rich patina, dates from c1900, has a brass tip and is a good length at 95.5 cm.

A desirable cane that would make a wonderful gift and is a great collector's piece for a stick collector.

Dimensions: Length: 95.5 cm (37 1/2"). Width of handle: 3.5 cm (1 1/4").

Weight: 222 g.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Hallmark on silver collar is rubbed. Some light surface cracks to the cane. Has a wonderful feel and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Horse Measuring Stick to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
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SA1062476
Dealers Internal Reference
SAHMS3004
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Description
This antique walking stick which is made of bamboo cane has a bamboo root handle, silver monogrammed collar and cleverly conceals a pull out horse measuring stick that is marked for top maker Swaine & Adeney, 185 Piccadilly, London.
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This wood and brass measure nicely slots inside the cane, has a fitted spirit level and can measure a horse up to 17 hands.
Krave Antiques

The measure displays in hands and cm.

fig 1. A vintage bamboo root walking stick with an extended brass horse measuring mechanism and engraved collar.
fig 1. Bamboo Root Walking Cane with Horse Measuring Stick. Swaine & Adeney

This wonderful quality cane has a beautiful rich patina, dates from c1900, has a brass tip and is a good length at 95.5 cm.

A desirable cane that would make a wonderful gift and is a great collector's piece for a stick collector.

fig 2. A vintage bamboo root walking stick with an extended brass horse measuring mechanism and engraved collar.
fig 2. Bamboo Root Walking Cane with Horse Measuring Stick. Swaine & Adeney

Dimensions: Length: 95.5 cm (37 1/2"). Width of handle: 3.5 cm (1 1/4").

Weight: 222 g.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Hallmark on silver collar is rubbed. Some light surface cracks to the cane. Has a wonderful feel and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Horse Measuring Stick to the 1900s.

Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062476
Dealers Internal Ref
SAHMS3004
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A vintage bamboo root walking stick with an extended brass horse measuring mechanism and engraved collar.
Bamboo Root Walking Cane With Horse Measuring Stick. Swaine & Adeney
Ref: SA1062476
A vintage bamboo root walking stick with an extended brass horse measuring mechanism and engraved collar.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWalking Sticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBamboo, Brass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRoot handle, Engraved collar, Graduated scale
  • SizeH 95.5 cm (38 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Horse measuring sticks disguised as walking canes became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, allowing equestrians and dealers to discreetly check an animals height.

These pieces typically combined natural materials such as bamboo root or hardwoods for the shaft and handle, with internal sliding brass or metal rules and spirit levels.

Authenticity is usually determined by period-appropriate maker marks, patination on the brass components, hand-stamped or engraved height markings, and quality craftsmanship.

An antique cane can be displayed vertically in a traditional umbrella stand or mounted horizontally on a study wall to highlight its craftsmanship as a functional artifact.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, periodically dusting the bamboo and lightly polishing exposed metal parts with a dry microfiber cloth.
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