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Rare 19th Century Ladies Stick with Shoe End

Name: Rare 19th Century Ladies Stick with Shoe End
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA896632
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 25 June 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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Description

This is a wonderful rare 19th century ladies mahogany stick.

The decoration on the shoe is marvellous. The end of stick has wooden bands which represent a sock, a super detail.

The shoe is decorated with a heart to the front and to the underside, which has made us think this may have been a love token. All the decoration is done with small brass pins.

It is a truly great survivor.

This is not a long stick it measures 50 cm long

Shoe measures 6 cm long

Width of shoe is 1.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Walking Cane to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

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SA896632

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Description

This is a wonderful rare 19th century ladies mahogany stick.

The decoration on the shoe is marvellous. The end of stick has wooden bands which represent a sock, a super detail.

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The shoe is decorated with a heart to the front and to the underside, which has made us think this may have been a love token.

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

All the decoration is done with small brass pins.

It is a truly great survivor.

This is not a long stick it measures 50 cm long

Shoe measures 6 cm long

Width of shoe is 1.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Walking Cane to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

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SA896632

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An antique dark wood walking cane featuring a carved shoe-shaped handle adorned with brass details.

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During the nineteenth century, walking sticks and canes evolved from essential orthopedic supports into crucial fashion accessories for both ladies and gentlemen, often featuring whimsical or symbolic handles.

Canes from this period were typically crafted from hardwoods such as ebony, malacca, or snakewood, often paired with handles carved from bone, ivory, wood, or cast in metals like brass and silver.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patina of the materials, traditional joinery methods at the collar, wear patterns on the ferrule, and the specific craftsmanship of the carved or moulded handle.

Vintage walking sticks can be displayed vertically in a heavy ceramic umbrella stand, mounted horizontally on a study wall, or grouped in a corner container to add vertical lines and historical character to a room.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent wood desiccation, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the original finish without altering the patina.

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