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Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle Dated 1900 88cm 34.5 Inches
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Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle Dated 1900 88cm 34.5 Inches

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful Antique English sterling silver duck head handle walking stick bearing hallmarks for William Dye, London, hallmarked for 1900.

This charming walking cane features a finely cast sterling silver duck head handle with glass eyes on a tapering partridge wood shaft, complete with its original brass ferrule.

A truly beautiful piece that would make a fine addition to any antique collection.

 

Condition:

In really excellent condition, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the stick displays beautifully.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 88 cm x Width 7 cm x Depth 3 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 3 inches 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: A5402

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Duck Walking Stick to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09643278
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 126 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
London date letter e on the collar: fixes the year to 1900.
Maker's mark WD beside the hallmarks: registered to London silversmith William Dye.
Amber glass eyes set into the silver duck head: popular novelty cane detailing.
Shaft of fibrous partridge wood: traditional walking stick timber of the era.
Brass ferrule pinned at the tip: signs of walking use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234754
Dealers Internal Reference
A5402
Description
This is a beautiful Antique English sterling silver duck head handle walking stick bearing hallmarks for William Dye, London, hallmarked for 1900.
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This charming walking cane features a finely cast sterling silver duck head handle with glass eyes on a tapering partridge wood shaft, complete with its original brass ferrule.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. An antique walking stick featuring a dark polished wooden shaft topped with a cast silver duck head handle.
fig 1. Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle Dated 1900 88cm 34.5 Inches

A truly beautiful piece that would make a fine addition to any antique collection.

 

Condition:

In really excellent condition, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the stick displays beautifully.

Dimensions in cm:

fig 2. An antique walking stick featuring a dark polished wooden shaft topped with a cast silver duck head handle.
fig 2. Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle Dated 1900 88cm 34.5 Inches

Height 88 cm x Width 7 cm x Depth 3 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 3 inches 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: A5402

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Duck Walking Stick to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09643278
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 126 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
London date letter e on the collar: fixes the year to 1900.
Maker's mark WD beside the hallmarks: registered to London silversmith William Dye.
Amber glass eyes set into the silver duck head: popular novelty cane detailing.
Shaft of fibrous partridge wood: traditional walking stick timber of the era.
Brass ferrule pinned at the tip: signs of walking use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234754
Dealers Internal Ref
A5402
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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An antique walking stick featuring a dark polished wooden shaft topped with a cast silver duck head handle.
Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle dated 1900 88cm 34.5 inches
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialSilver, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDuck head handle, Silver pommel, Tapered wooden shaft, Metal ferrule
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Late Victorian walking stick dates to 1900 and originates from England. The piece takes the form of a gentleman's cane, combining a dark brown partridge wood shaft with a cast sterling silver handle shaped as a duck head. Glass eyes accent the silver animal head, while a silver pommel transitions into the long, tapering timber body. A brass ferrule caps the opposite end, and London hallmarks stamped on the silver indicate maker William Dye. The stick measures 88 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this walking stick suits display in a gentleman's library or placement in a stand beside the front door. Collectors of antique canes will find it a practical yet decorative accessory for traditional interiors. The timber displays a polished finish along its full length, contrasting with the metallic sheen of the silver duck head handle and the brass tip at the base.

FAQs

Novelty head walking sticks gained widespread popularity in late Victorian and Edwardian society as informal dress canes. Crafters frequently sculpted handles into animal heads, characters, or sporting motifs using silver, brass, and carved wood.

Shafts were commonly turned from durable woods such as malacca, bamboo, rosewood, or ebony. Handles were crafted separately from silver, nickel, or organic materials, secured to the shaft with a threaded metal pin or silver collar.

Authentic pieces typically feature official hallmarks stamped near the collar or base of the handle, indicating metal purity, assay office, and date letters. Natural signs of age, such as oxidisation in carved crevices and wear to the lower ferrule, also indicate genuine period items.

Arranging multiple canes inside a vintage brass or ceramic stick stand near an entryway adds structural interest to a hallway. Alternatively, mounting a cane horizontally on a narrow wall space creates a minimalist display highlighting the sculpted handle.

Buff the silver handle gently with a microfiber cloth and appropriate metal polish, taking care not to spill solution onto the timber. Store the item upright in a dry environment with stable humidity to prevent the wooden shaft from warping.
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