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An Extraordinary Carved Stag Horn Walking Stick Handle
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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An Extraordinary Carved Stag Horn Walking Stick Handle

1900 - 1920
Description

A superbly carved stag horn walking stick handle with multible finely carved skulls a very tactile piece. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Skull Cane Handle to the 1920s.

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SA1195518
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Description
A superbly carved stag horn walking stick handle with multible finely carved skulls a very tactile piece. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Skull Cane Handle to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195518
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A carved stag horn walking stick handle shaped with a dense cluster of sculpted human skulls atop a natural textured antler base.
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Archive I A carved stag horn walking stick handle shaped with a dense cluster of sculpted human skulls atop a natural textured antler base.

An extraordinary carved stag horn walking stick handle

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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A carved stag horn walking stick handle shaped with a dense cluster of sculpted human skulls atop a natural textured antler base.
An extraordinary carved stag horn walking stick handle
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A carved stag horn walking stick handle shaped with a dense cluster of sculpted human skulls atop a natural textured antler base.
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Memento mori walking stick handles originated as symbolic reminders of mortality, popular during the 18th and 19th centuries across Europe. Craftsmen intricately carved skull motifs into natural materials to create functional accessories that reflected philosophical and artistic themes of the period.

These handles are traditionally hand-carved from dense organic materials such as stag antler, animal bone, ivory, or hardwood. The natural texture and variation of the material often dictated the density and depth of the carved design.

Authentic pieces feature visible organic grain, subtle hand-carving tool marks, and natural patination from age. They typically possess a hollowed base socket or threaded metal fitting designed to attach securely to a wooden shaft.

A carved handle can be mounted on a bespoke metal display stand or placed inside a glass cloche on a shelf. It serves as a focal point within a cabinet of curiosities, private study, or home library setting.

Keep carved organic materials away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently with a soft microfibre brush and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners or immersion in water.
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