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Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark
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Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark

19th century
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This is an antique Dandy’s walking cane. An English, gentleman’s stick in ebonised mahogany with a silver handle, dating to the late Victorian period, and hallmarked in 1889. A superb accessory of refinement and taste, exuding period charm and distinction.

Dashing late Victorian gentleman’s cane, perfect for display or refined personal use

Ebonised mahogany barrel displaying a deep black hue with subtle grain beneath the polish

Silver handle adorned with an elegant foliate motif, lightly time worn from careful handling

Hallmarked in London, with the date letter ‘O’ for 1889 confirming the late Victorian origin

Maker’s initials appear to read BN or RN, possibly for Benjamin Norton or Robert Nash respectively

Brass ferrule to the tip provides a durable and decorative finish

A tactile and stylish example of 19th century craftsmanship, ideal for collectors or display in a period setting

A fine antique gentleman’s walking cane, radiating the grace and confidence of the Victorian Dandy — a distinguished piece for the discerning collector or sartorial enthusiast. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Max Length: 92cm (36.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Ebonised Cane to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170916
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8195
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This is an antique Dandy’s walking cane.
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An English, gentleman’s stick in ebonised mahogany with a silver handle, dating to the late Victorian period, and hallmarked in 1889.
London Fine Antiques

A superb accessory of refinement and taste, exuding period charm and distinction.

fig 1. An antique Victorian ebonised wooden walking cane featuring a hallmarked sterling silver top collar and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
fig 1. Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark

Dashing late Victorian gentleman’s cane, perfect for display or refined personal use

Ebonised mahogany barrel displaying a deep black hue with subtle grain beneath the polish

Silver handle adorned with an elegant foliate motif, lightly time worn from careful handling

fig 2. An antique Victorian ebonised wooden walking cane featuring a hallmarked sterling silver top collar and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
fig 2. Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark

Hallmarked in London, with the date letter ‘O’ for 1889 confirming the late Victorian origin

Maker’s initials appear to read BN or RN, possibly for Benjamin Norton or Robert Nash respectively

Brass ferrule to the tip provides a durable and decorative finish

fig 3. An antique Victorian ebonised wooden walking cane featuring a hallmarked sterling silver top collar and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
fig 3. Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark

A tactile and stylish example of 19th century craftsmanship, ideal for collectors or display in a period setting

A fine antique gentleman’s walking cane, radiating the grace and confidence of the Victorian Dandy — a distinguished piece for the discerning collector or sartorial enthusiast. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Max Length: 92cm (36.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Ebonised Cane to the Victorian era.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170916
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8195
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An antique Victorian ebonised wooden walking cane featuring a hallmarked sterling silver top collar and a metal ferrule tip at the base.

Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark

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An antique Victorian ebonised wooden walking cane featuring a hallmarked sterling silver top collar and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
Antique Dandy’s Walking Cane, English, Stick, Ebonised, Victorian, 1889 Hallmark
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Sterling Silver, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Silver
  • MotifsEbonised shaft, Hallmarked silver pommel, Brass ferrule
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This is a Victorian dandy's walking cane, originating from England and dating to 1889. The gentleman's stick comprises an ebonised mahogany barrel with a deep black polish, a hallmarked sterling silver pommel adorned with an elegant foliate motif, and a brass ferrule at the tip. The silver top collar bears a London hallmark with the date letter 'O' for 1889, alongside maker's initials and light time wear from careful handling. The cane measures 92 cm high, 3.5 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep. It functions as a tactile and stylish accessory suitable for display in a period setting, a gentleman's library, or beside the front door for refined personal use.

A Victorian dandys walking cane was a formal fashion accessory carried by gentlemen during the nineteenth century primarily as a symbol of status, elegance, and social standing rather than for physical support.

Craftsmen typically paired dense hardwoods or ebonised fruitwoods with decorative handles and collars made from sterling silver, gold, brass, or carved materials.

Authentic Victorian examples feature official British assay office hallmarks stamped into the silver collar or pommel, indicating metal purity, makers initials, and the specific date letter.

Displaying a cane upright inside an antique brass or ceramic stick stand in an entry hall adds refined historical character and structural height to modern reception spaces.

Gently buff the silver pommel with a dry microfibre polishing cloth while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and wipe down the ebonised wood shaft with a clean cloth to prevent moisture damage.
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