Irish Blackthorn Clenched Fist Swagger Stick, C1840

19th century

Sold by Curious Antiques

Description

Lovely early to mid-19th century swagger stick, c1840. The main body of the stick is blackthorn, which is widely used for walking sticks etc, particularly in Ireland. The handle end is beautifully carved in mutton or cow bone and depicts a clenched fist holding what appears to be a smaller stick. The detail is amazing with even the fingernails picked out. There is a metal collar helping to secure the fist to the main stick. The wood has taken on great colour/patina following many years of use and handling. Overall condition is good in line with age and use, not sure if the item being held in the fist has a small loss on its tip, it is difficult to tell given how small it is, in any event it is very minor. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 59cm long / tall x 2cm wide x 2cm deep.

Physical Dimensions

Height

59cm (23.23")

Width

2cm (0.79")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA938211

Dealers Notes

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Description

Lovely early to mid-19th century swagger stick, c1840.

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The main body of the stick is blackthorn, which is widely used for walking sticks etc, particularly in Ireland.

Curious Antiques

The handle end is beautifully carved in mutton or cow bone and depicts a clenched fist holding what appears to be a smaller stick. The detail is amazing with even the fingernails picked out. There is a metal collar helping to secure the fist to the main stick. The wood has taken on great colour/patina following many years of use and handling. Overall condition is good in line with age and use, not sure if the item being held in the fist has a small loss on its tip, it is difficult to tell given how small it is, in any event it is very minor. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 59cm long / tall x 2cm wide x 2cm deep.

Physical Dimensions

Height

59cm (23.23")

Width

2cm (0.79")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers