This wonderful circa 1910 automoton gadget cane has an ivory handle carved in the shape of the head of a jackass, or possibly a mule. If you press the button on the sterling silver hallmarked collar (5/8 inches), the animal's ears prick up and the mouth opens to reveal carved teeth and tongue. The eyes are glass. Realistically carved, the jackass is absolutely true to life. The ivory handle measures 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches and sits atop the silver collar and striated hardwood shaft, probably p ...click for details
This exquisitely carved Victorian walking stick is quite grand, with a huge ivory handle measuring 11-3/4 x 3-3/4 inches. Lions in all stages of life and activities, from cub to lion king capturing an antelope, are realistically carved as climb up the trunk of a tree. The ivory handle sits above a snakewood shaft with an ivory tip. Overall length of this great dress cane is 36-1/8 inches.
This wonderful Victorian sword/dagger cane has a beautiful figural woman or goddess carved onto its ivory handle. The handle measures 4-1/2 x 3-1/4 inches and sits on a rosewood shaft with an inch long ivory tip. The blade is 8-1/2 inches and is accessed by a push button on the handle and is concealed in the shaft. There are two slight chips on the edge of the L-shaped handle that do not detract from the beauty or the integrity of the cane. Overall length of the stick is 35-1/2 inches.
This straight pull Victorian sword cane has an ivory J handle measuring 4-5/8 inches by 4-1/2. The blade measures 23-3/4 inches and is concealed within an ebony shaft which terminates in a 7/8-inch ivory tip. Overall length of this handsome swordcane is 35-5/8 inches.
This all metal .410 shotgun cane is breech loading with a hidden trigger. Pulling back on the cocking mechanism exposes the trigger. The gun cane predates 1900 and was made in Spain. It is hallmarked on the cocking mechanism. It is stamped "VENCION PARA 20 PRIVTI, FG20 F.IN. It cocks and fires correctly. Overall length is 34-1/4 inches.
This Victorian stag HORN handle sword cane has a push button release on the buckle, with a malacca shaft concealing the sword. The handle measures 4-3/8 x 4 inches. Overall length of this nice piece is 31-2/4 inches.
This Victorian walking stick features a frog
for a handle---not very common. The handle measures 4-1/4 x 1-5/8 inches, sits on a 1-1/4-inch metal collar, hardwood shaft and metal tip. The shaft tapers from 5/8 inches to 3/8 inches. Overall length is 33-1/2 inches.
This rare 1920s folk art hunter's cane combines several hunting motifs. The 14K gold knob handle with inlay at the top measures 1 inch x 1-1/4 in diameter. Along the length of the hardwood shaft are carvings in relief of deer, hunting dogs and a hunter with a rifle, a huntman on his horse blowing a hunting horn and fox hounds. The stick terminates in a one-inch metal tip. Overall length is 35-1/4 inches. This is a most unusual cane for the hunting enthusiast.
This circa 1910 ivory walking stick has a dog's head for a handle. The handle measures 3 x 1-1/2 inches, and the dog's expression is animated with whiskers, pricked ears, and glass inlay for eyes. The nicely figured hardwood shaft is 5/8 inches in diameter. Overall length is 35-7/8 inches with a 7/8 inch metal tip. He looks like he is awaiting your next command.
What a terrific turn-of-the-century ivory walking stick! The carved ivory handle depicts a horse with a monkey on its back! The handle measures 4-1/2 x 1-3/4 inches and sits above a slender 1/8-inch sterling silver collar, an ebonized hardwood shaft and half-inch bimetal tip. The horse looks a little spooked and his glass eyes are wide open. This circa 1900 walking stick has an overall length of 35 inches.
