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The substantial plain whaler’s cane of Oliver Wilkins

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
The substantial plain whaler’s cane of Oliver Wilkins, made entirely of bone, usually jawbone, of very good colour, the top engraved ‘Oliver Wilkins’. English, circa 1860.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bone
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1860
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	734671

Dimensions

H.	34.25 in;
H.	87 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art