Description: This handsome late Victorian walking cane which has a finely carved Black Forest wooden handle in the form of an Alsatian (German Shepherd) dog. The dog's head handle has an articulated mouth which is red inside with carved teeth, glass eyes and has a beautiful patination. The mouth is sprung and opens with the trigger action. These novelty canes were popular in Victorian times and would be used to pass calling cards and to entertain guests. This high quality antique stick has a malacca shaft with pronounced ridge, is a good length at 92 cm long, has a brass ferrule and is in excellent usable condition. Would make a wonderful piece for a walking stick collector. Materials: Black Forest Wood, Malacca Shaft. Glass Eyes. Brass Ferrule. Period: Late Victorian. Dimensions: Length: 92 cm (36"). Width at widest part of handle: 6.5 cm (2 1/2"). Weight: 212 g. Condition: Excellent usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear, tiny chips, light marks and scratches to the cane but very solid and strong. The sprung mouth opens and closes as it should. Please see pictures. Please note that only the walking cane is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only. ------------If you have any questions or need more information / pictures please contact us.All items will be packaged with care and dispatched quickly using a fully insured service. Need it quickly? Expedited shipping service available at an extra cost. Please contact us for more details.
Price: 650 GBP
Location: Bath, Somerset
End Time: 2024-08-28T10:02:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 46.93 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: Krave Antiques want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If you are not happy with your purchase please return to us in the same condition that you received it, unused, with all tags intact, in the original packaging within 14 days for a full refund.
Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
Sub-Type: Malacca
Antique: Yes
Style/ Period: Black Forest
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Walking Sticks
Product Sub-Type: Wooden Walking Sticks
Age: 1850-1899
Handle: Dog
