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Black Forest Articulated Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Walking Stick Cane.
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Black Forest Articulated Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Walking Stick Cane.

19th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This handsome late Victorian walking cane which has a finely carved Black Forest wooden handle in the form of an Alsatian (German Shepherd) dog. The dog's head handle has an articulated mouth which is red inside with carved teeth, glass eyes and has a beautiful patination.

The mouth is sprung and opens with the trigger action. These novelty canes were popular in Victorian times and would be used to pass calling cards and to entertain guests.

This high quality antique stick has a malacca shaft with pronounced ridge, is a good length at 92 cm long, has a brass ferrule and is in excellent usable condition.

Would make a wonderful piece for a walking stick collector.

Materials: Black Forest Wood, Malacca Shaft. Glass Eyes. Brass Ferrule.

Period: Late Victorian.

Dimensions: Length: 92 cm (36"). Width at widest part of handle: 6.5 cm (2 1/2").

Weight: 212 g.

Condition: Excellent usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear, tiny chips, light marks and scratches to the cane but very solid and strong. The sprung mouth opens and closes as it should. Please see pictures.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Black Forest Walking Stick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174532
Dealers Internal Reference
GSWC3008
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Description
This handsome late Victorian walking cane which has a finely carved Black Forest wooden handle in the form of an Alsatian (German Shepherd) dog.
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The dog's head handle has an articulated mouth which is red inside with carved teeth, glass eyes and has a beautiful patination.
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fig 1. A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band.
fig 1. Black Forest Articulated Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Walking Stick Cane.

The mouth is sprung and opens with the trigger action. These novelty canes were popular in Victorian times and would be used to pass calling cards and to entertain guests.

This high quality antique stick has a malacca shaft with pronounced ridge, is a good length at 92 cm long, has a brass ferrule and is in excellent usable condition.

fig 2. A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band.
fig 2. Black Forest Articulated Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Walking Stick Cane.

Would make a wonderful piece for a walking stick collector.

Materials: Black Forest Wood, Malacca Shaft. Glass Eyes. Brass Ferrule.

Period: Late Victorian.

Dimensions: Length: 92 cm (36"). Width at widest part of handle: 6.5 cm (2 1/2").

fig 3. A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band.
fig 3. Black Forest Articulated Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Walking Stick Cane.

Weight: 212 g.

Condition: Excellent usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear, tiny chips, light marks and scratches to the cane but very solid and strong. The sprung mouth opens and closes as it should. Please see pictures.

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

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Black Forest Walking Stick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174532
Dealers Internal Ref
GSWC3008
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band.

Black Forest Articulated Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Walking Stick Cane.

Archive II A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View IX
Archive X A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View X
Archive XI A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View XI
Archive XII A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View XIII
Archive XIV A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View XIV
Archive XV A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View XV
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Archive XXI A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band. View XXI
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A hand-carved wooden walking stick handle shaped like a German Shepherd dog head with textured fur, an open mouth, and a light-coloured collar band.
Black Forest Articulated Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Walking Stick Cane.
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Black Forest carving originated in Switzerland during the nineteenth century, characterised by detailed hand-carved depictions of wildlife and domestic animals atop functional wooden items.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as lindenwood, walnut, or fruitwood for the carved handle, mounted on hardwood shafts with collars made from bone, horn, or silver.

Authentic pieces display crisp hand-carved detail, natural wood grain variation, and genuine wear to the surface finish rather than uniform modern machine-moulding.

These decorative objects are frequently displayed in hall stands, brass umbrella receivers beside an entryway, or mounted horizontally on wall displays.

Dust the carved surfaces gently with a soft brush and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically while storing the item away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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