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Antique Walking Stick Cane 18ct Gold Pommel Thomas Johnson 1886 92cm 36"
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Antique Walking Stick Cane 18ct Gold Pommel Thomas Johnson 1886 92cm 36"

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a fine and dynamic antique Victorian walking cane with an 18ct gold pommel, with hallmarks for Thomas Johnson, London, 1886.

 

The faux tortoiseshell sphere handle is inlaid with a crown over 'EE', the gold collar engraved 'Prebendary Buckingham 1932 ', completed with a Malacca shaft and horn ferrule.

 

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

 

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 92 cm x Width 5 cm x Depth 5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot x Width 2 inches x Depth 2 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: A5403

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Gold Walking Cane to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234757
Dealers Internal Reference
A5403
Description
This is a fine and dynamic antique Victorian walking cane with an 18ct gold pommel, with hallmarks for Thomas Johnson, London, 1886.

 

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The faux tortoiseshell sphere handle is inlaid with a crown over 'EE', the gold collar engraved 'Prebendary Buckingham 1932 ', completed with a Malacca shaft and horn ferrule.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian wooden walking stick featuring a dark spherical pommel, an 18ct gold collar band, and a tapered brown shaft.
fig 1. Antique Walking Stick Cane 18ct Gold Pommel Thomas Johnson 1886 92cm 36"

 

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

 

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 92 cm x Width 5 cm x Depth 5 cm

fig 2. An antique Victorian wooden walking stick featuring a dark spherical pommel, an 18ct gold collar band, and a tapered brown shaft.
fig 2. Antique Walking Stick Cane 18ct Gold Pommel Thomas Johnson 1886 92cm 36"

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot x Width 2 inches x Depth 2 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: A5403

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Gold Walking Cane to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234757
Dealers Internal Ref
A5403
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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An antique Victorian wooden walking stick featuring a dark spherical pommel, an 18ct gold collar band, and a tapered brown shaft.
Antique Walking Stick Cane 18Ct Gold Pommel Thomas Johnson 1886 92cm 36"
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood, 18ct Gold, Horn
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpherical pommel, Gold collar band, Tapered shaft
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian walking cane is an antique gentleman's accessory originating from 1886 with hallmarks for Thomas Johnson in London. The piece comprises a warm brown Malacca shaft tapering towards a dark horn ferrule at the base. At the top, a spherical faux tortoiseshell handle includes an inlaid crown over the initials EE, supported by a yellow gold collar band engraved with the inscription Prebendary Buckingham 1932. The stick measures 92 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this walking cane serves as a decorative display item placed beside the front door in a hallway or library. The slender silhouette and polished materials offer a traditional focal point for collectors of Victorian accessories. The construction balances functional support elements with detailed personal engravings from the late nineteenth century.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, walking canes transitioned from functional mobility aids to essential fashion accessories for gentlemen. Dress canes were designed for formal social occasions and were frequently ornamented with precious metals, polished stones, or carved handles to reflect the social standing of the owner.

Craftsmen utilized imported hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood, and Malacca cane for shafts, while collars and pommels were made from gold, silver, horn, tortoiseshell, bone, or semi-precious gemstones.

Authentic period pieces feature hallmarks stamped into the metal collar or pommel detailing the purity of the gold, the city assay mark, the date letter, and the makers mark. The weight, natural patina of the wood, and hand-fitted construction also assist in establishing authenticity.

Walking canes can be displayed in brass or ceramic hall stands near entranceways, mounted horizontally in custom wall frames, or arranged upright in umbrella stands in a study or hallway.

Keep the cane in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the wood from warping or cracking. Clean the metal collar with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that could damage surrounding materials.
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