This is a beautiful antique continetal silver handled walking stick, circa 1870 in date
The striking stick features a silver Crutch handle which is engraved ''C J Stuilt'' on a gentle tapering malacca shaft. It has it''s original brass ferrule.
Add an extravagant element to your daily life with this wonderful walking cane.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 83 cm x Width 12 cm x Depth 3 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 1 inch
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 handle
...s; 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: A3891b
Internal Reference: A3891b
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1081129
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 83cm (32.7inches)Width is 12cm (4.7inches)Depth is 3cm (1.2inches)
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