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English Victorian Antique Silverplate Barrel “Match Safe” Cane Walking Stick

Offered by: SILLA

Description
VICTORIAN SILVERPLATE BARREL-FORM "MATCH SAFE" HANDLED EBONIZED CANE

Underside of screw-on lid hallmarked with serial numbering "C 4071"
Probably English, circa 1870s

35 1/2" H x shaft diameter 1/2"

A lovely Victorian period cane with a barrel-form handle, the lid unscrews to reveal a match safe inside. The shape of the barrel perfectly transitions into the shaft with a tapered brass element that reduces from the barrel down to the diameter of the stick. The silverplate and the warm brass are a wonderful contrast against the pitch-black of the tapered ebonized hardwood shaft.

Condition: Tarnish to the silverplate, rubbing through to the underlying metal in some areas; old finish on the shaft with wear and loss to the stain throughout; seam at bottom of cane suggesting it was perhaps ended out at some point if the tip deteriorated; a sturdy piece that is ready for regular use.

ref. 503CTW05P

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silverplate, Brass Element, Hardwood, Ebonized
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	503CTW05P
Incollect Reference #:	849060

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