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Antique Walking Stick Cane 18 Ct Gold Pommel 19th Century 91cm/ 36 Inches
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Antique Walking Stick Cane 18 Ct Gold Pommel 19th Century 91cm/ 36 Inches

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is an exquisite antique Victorian walking cane with an 18ct gold pommel, by goldsmith Thomas Johnson, London, and bearing his maker's mark TJ and hallmarked 1888.

 

The gold spiral gadrooned pommel with an engraved crest at the end, with a tapering Malacca shaft and metal ferrule.

Add an extravagant element to your daily life with this wonderful antique walking cane.

Condition:

In excellent condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 91 cm x Width 3 cm x Depth 3 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 feet x Width 1 inch x Depth 1 inch

Size of cane that you need

Convert your height into inches. For example, if you are 5' 10” in your shoes, your height is 70 inches. Divide by two and then add ½ inch to determine your approximate cane size. In our example, if you are 70 inches tall (5' 10”), your approximate cane size would be 35” plus ½”= 35.5 inches.

Our reference: A5404

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Gold Mounted Walking Cane to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234751
Dealers Internal Reference
A5404
Description
This is an exquisite antique Victorian walking cane with an 18ct gold pommel, by goldsmith Thomas Johnson, London, and bearing his maker's mark TJ and hallmarked 1888.

 

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The gold spiral gadrooned pommel with an engraved crest at the end, with a tapering Malacca shaft and metal ferrule.
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fig 1. A straight polished wooden walking cane featuring a decorated 18ct gold pommel handle and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
fig 1. Antique Walking Stick Cane 18 Ct Gold Pommel 19th Century 91cm/ 36 Inches

Add an extravagant element to your daily life with this wonderful antique walking cane.

Condition:

In excellent condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 91 cm x Width 3 cm x Depth 3 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 feet x Width 1 inch x Depth 1 inch

fig 2. A straight polished wooden walking cane featuring a decorated 18ct gold pommel handle and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
fig 2. Antique Walking Stick Cane 18 Ct Gold Pommel 19th Century 91cm/ 36 Inches

Size of cane that you need

Convert your height into inches. For example, if you are 5' 10” in your shoes, your height is 70 inches. Divide by two and then add ½ inch to determine your approximate cane size. In our example, if you are 70 inches tall (5' 10”), your approximate cane size would be 35” plus ½”= 35.5 inches.

Our reference: A5404

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Gold Mounted Walking Cane to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234751
Dealers Internal Ref
A5404
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A straight polished wooden walking cane featuring a decorated 18ct gold pommel handle and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
Antique Walking Stick Cane 18 Ct Gold Pommel 19th Century 91cm/ 36 inches
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A straight polished wooden walking cane featuring a decorated 18ct gold pommel handle and a metal ferrule tip at the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, 18ct Gold, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown, Gold
  • MotifsFluted gold pommel, Tapered wooden shaft, Metal ferrule
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian gentleman's walking stick combines a tapered warm brown wooden shaft with an 18ct gold pommel and a metal ferrule tip at the base. The piece holds a spiral gadrooned gold top with an engraved crest on the terminal end, paired with a polished wooden body and a lower metal mount. Thomas Johnson created the item in London, stamping his maker's mark TJ alongside an 1888 hallmark on the precious metal. Measuring 91 cm high, 3 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the cane functions as a practical accessory or a decorative display object for a gentleman's library. Owners place the item beside the front door for daily use or showcase the piece within a hallway collection. The design brings period character to traditional interior settings without demanding excessive floor space.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, walking sticks shifted from utilitarian support items to status symbols carried by gentlemen as formal fashion accessories. Canes with precious metal mounts, such as gold or silver pommels, indicated high social standing and refined craftsmanship.

Traditional canes were crafted using hard woods such as Malacca, ebony, rosewood, or bamboo for the shaft, paired with gold, silver, ivory, or horn for the decorative pommel. The base was typically fitted with a brass or iron ferrule to protect the timber from wear.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces generally feature hallmarks or maker marks stamped directly onto the metal pommel indicating gold purity. Natural age-related wear, such as subtle patina on the timber and minor indentation on the metal, also helps distinguish genuine antique items from modern reproductions.

Walking sticks can be housed in a ceramic or cast iron umbrella stand near an entryway, or mounted horizontally in a wall display case inside a study. Displaying canes alongside framed historical prints adds textural depth to traditional interior spaces.

Maintain the wooden shaft by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the timber finish. Clean the gold pommel using a dry jewel-polishing cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners that could strip original patination or damage adjacent wood.
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