Sold 14 February 2026 · Jane Short Antiques

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Description

A late 19th Century fruitwood walking stick made from fruitwood with the handle being a carved Boxer dog with glass eyes.

In very good condition. It is sturdy, very usable and doesn't bend when you put your full weight onto it.

We can deliver free of charge in UK.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Dog Walking Stick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1087174

Dealers Internal Reference

A4164

Description

A late 19th Century fruitwood walking stick made from fruitwood with the handle being a carved Boxer dog with glass eyes.

In very good condition. It is sturdy, very usable and doesn't bend when you put your full weight onto it.

We can deliver free of charge in UK.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Dog Walking Stick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1087174

Dealers Internal Ref

A4164

About the Dealer

Jane Short Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Jane Short Antiques

Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714

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Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort

Verified Since Mar 2020

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, glass
ColourBrown
MotifsHand-carved dog head, Inlaid glass eyes, Polished wooden shaft

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Carved animal head canes gained significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, often serving as status symbols, fashion accessories, or functional aids for gentlemen.

Traditional walking sticks were crafted from hardwoods such as oak, beech, or chestnut, featuring handles carved from boxwood, horn, or fruitwood, often fitted with glass or inset eyes.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-carved tool marks, genuine patina from handling, natural wear on the shaft base, and traditional construction methods appropriate to the era.

An antique walking stick can be displayed upright in a traditional ceramic umbrella stand in a hallway or mounted horizontally on a study wall as a decorative focal point.

Preserve wooden canes by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish and protect the finish.