Old  & Antique Walking Sticks
Antique / Collector's Range

Here are a few of our old, vintage collectors walking sticks. If you are aiming to  start  a walking  stick collection please visit 'Thinking of Starting a Walking Stick Collection'  to give you some brief pointers. 

All canes in our antique / old collector's range are cleaned, examined, researched and photographed in house.

 All canes will have  an 'evaluation discription'. Where there is a defect - this  will be stated and /or  directed to a photograph. All canes that do not reach the standard we expect are not listed on this site.

If you need help or more details details please contact us by email info@walking-canes-sticks.co.uk or phone 01472 859591. 

 

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Victorian Dog Head Stick (c1890)

Victorian dog head walking stick. The head made from a Victorian resin, possibly 'vulcanite' or 'casein'.

 The base collar made from platted leather. The study mounted on a slim line Malacca cane with original base metal ferrule

Condition

The cane is in lovely condition - free from breaks or cracks; yet showing appropriate wear for age along the shaft and ingrained wear on the study.

 

The glass eyes are evidently original .

Length: 89cm

 

Superb Silver Rondel Top on Malacca Shaft (London 1919 -1920)

This is a superb silver rondel on Malacca, dress cane. Assay London 1919-1920.

The base of the cane holding the original  metal ferule

Condition

The condition is suberb with only a 4mm square silver bruise on the side of the rondel. The full length, high ridge Malacca shaft is possibly one of the best ever seen.

Length: 92cm

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Blue Apatite Stone On Bamboo Shaft (c1920 )

The blue stone,  mounted on  a bamboo shaft, ending in the original base brass  ferrule. The stone suggested as 'Blue Apatite'.

 

A small white metal collar (possible silver- not tested) is held between the shaft and the collar.

 

 

Condition

 

The cane and silver collar is in excellent condition- free from breaks, cracks or restoration. 

 

Length 90 cm

Carved Horn Hoof Mounted on Scorched Bamboo with Silver Collar (c1900)

 

The horn crop handle carved into the form of an animal leg and hoof. Mounted on a flame scorched bamboo shaft and finished with a highly decorated white metal / silver collar.

The collar is not stamped and not currently tested for  silver. The collar rotates easily around the stick and has evidently been designed to do so.

 

The base of cane ending in a traditional Edwardian metal tipped brass ferrule. 

 

Condition

The cane is in excellent original condition - free from breaks, cracks or restoration. There is a little wear on the top front of the hoof where the user has been rubbing the cane.

 

Length: 90cm

Silver & Ivory Pommel Dress Cane - Birmingham 1919

 

This is a lovely distinctive 'Dress Cane'. The top made from ivory while the base of the  vase design is made from silver.

The cane holds the full sterling silver marks for Birmingham 1919 with the makers mark H.W.Ltd

 

Condition.

The cane is in excellent condition. No breaks, cracks, dents or restoration on the ivory or silver vase.

The ferrule has been replaced with an original Edwardian  ferrule to add further distinction to the cane. The shaft length  also is in excellent condition free from breaks, cracks or restoration and  has been re-polished to the original standard of the cane.

Measurements

Length: 85cm

Cane Top Width :2cm

Base Cane width:1.2cm

Top Diameter of Cane: 3.2cm

 

 

Ultra Slim Ivory & Bone Button Pommel With Silver Collar - London 1909

 

This is a very eye catching ladies cane. Ultra slim shaft with a lovely ivory and bone  button pommel. The deep hallmarked silver collar delicately decorated.

Condition.

The cane is in excellent condition. No breaks, cracks or restoration on the ivory or silver collar. Slight  dent on silver collar.

 

The ferrule has been replaced with an original Edwardian  ferrule to add further distinction to the cane.

The shaft length  also is in excellent condition free from breaks, cracks or restoration and  has been re-polished to the original standard of the cane.

Measurements

Length: 87.5cm

Cane Top Width :1.2cm

Base Cane width: .75cm

Top Pommel Diameter of Cane: 3cm

 

 

Knarled wood walking stick (c1890-1910)

This is stick that will add something different to a collection.

Beautifully knobbly and knarled down the shaft of the cane.  The upper shaft, pommel and base ferrule area carved clear of the knobbly wood

 

Condition

Nobles all appear to be in place. Minor expansion cracks on pommel. Otherwise in excellent condition for age

Length: 87cm

Silver Topped Malacca Dress Cane

 

Beautiful quality malacca cane shaft with silver top

Hallmarked but the majority of marks worn away to determine date and assey office. Likely Edwardian in manufacture.

 Condition:

Silver dented on the top but no major splits or wear. Please see gallery picture. New replaced metal ferrule.

Measurements:

Length - 84cm

Still a very smart and  strong dress  cane

Carved Animal Horn Horse Leg

 

 

This is a lovely  and very distinctive Victorian cane carved from animal horn into the study of a horse's leg and hoof.

 

Mounted on a Malacca cane with a base metal ferrule. The cane is finished with a silver / white metal collar (not Hallmarked nor tested for sterling silver) which holds the engraving Jorn Luggar

 

Condition:

 

The cane has been evidently well used. Part of the shoe on the underside of the hoof is missing. In addition, the horn has experience expansion cracks at the front and rear of the horn carving near the base collar. This has does not have any effect on the strength of the cane. Otherwise the cane is in excellent condition for age.

 

Measurements:

 

Length: 90cm

 

 

Ivory & Bone Crop Handle Cane (c 1900 - 1910)

Good quality  ivory with bone top walking cane. Mounted on step Malacca bamboo shaft and finished with a continental style metal ferrule. Likely German or French in origin

 

Condition:

 

Very good condition for age. Minor ivory expansion lines in places. Free from breaks,cracks or restoration

Length: 88cm

Carved Parakeet Collector's Cane- Edwardian

Carved parakeet in boxwood with glass eyes. Mounted on hardwood shaft with an animal horn spacer. Ending in what appears to be an old but not  original base metal ferrule.

Style and construction indicating the making during the latter Edwardian period

Length:91.5cm

 

Condition:

The carving and the cane is in excellent condition - free from breaks,cracks or restoration yet showing appropriate wear for age.

Boxer Dog Head Stick- Late Victorian/ Edwardian

Well-carved boxer dog in boxwood with ivory staring eyes. Mounted on  shaft with animal horn spacer. And ending in original base metal ferrule.

Length:89.2cm

 

Condition:

This is a lovely dog character cane. The cane markings suggest there has been a metal collar positioned near to the top of the cane, at some point in time.

The carving and the cane is in excellent condition - free from breaks,cracks or restoration. What appears to be the original ferrule is a little battered but in position  although does move a little.

Victorian Carved Rosewood Ball & Claw Collector's Cane

 

This is a very fine example of a mid to late Victorian carved rosewood topped walking cane.

 

The carving is based on a ball and claw study, while lower down the study continues with a bird in flight and a further bird sitting on a leafy branch.

 

Below the carving is a heavily decorated collar. Tested as being Silver but not Hallmarked.

 

At the top part of the shaft of the cane has the following impressed into the wood JllR.

 

Condition

 

The carving is in excellent condition free from breaks, cracks or restoration. The silver  collar is also in excellent condition - free from breaks, cracks or restoration.

 

The shaft does hold some wood chips here and there but otherwise free from breaks or cracks. It is likely the end ferrule has been replaced a few times over the lifetime of the cane. The cane has been cleaned and re-polished.

 

Measurements:

Cane Length: 91cm

Top Shaft Diameter: 2.2cm

Base Shaft Diameter: 1.75cm

 

 

Slim Line Step Bamboo Cane With Silver Collar & Mount (Birmingham 1905-06)

This is a lovely example of an Edwardian cane.

 

The collar and crook mount hallmarked for Birmingham 1905-06. The cane is finished with the original style Edwardian base ferrule.

 

Condition

 

The cane is in beautiful condition without breaks or cracks

 

Length:92cm

Scottish Blonde Horn Crook Handle Walking Stick With Silver Collar

The lovely blonde cow horn crook, mounted on an ash shaft with a sterling silver collar.  The base of the stick finished with what appears to be the original Edwardian design base metal ferrule.

 

The silver collar is stamped STERLING SILVER with the makers mark W E.

 

The engraving on the collar reads:

 

PRESENTED TO ANGUS MACVICAR

BY THE PATIENTS

ORCHARD HOUSE HOSPITAL

STIRLING

 

There is a suggestion that a date has been engraved onto the silver, but sadly too worn to determine.

 

Condition

 

The crook hand is in lovely condition apart from a few minor expansion lines at the base. Otherwise, the cane is in excellent condition free from breaks or cracks.

 

Length:92cm

Silver Collared Crook Handle Walking Stick (Birmingham 1918-19)

 

This is a very good  quality cow horn crook handle walking stick. The crook mounted on what appears to be a Kingswood hardwood shaft with a silver collar. Assay - Birmingham 1918-19.

 

 

Condition.

The cane is in a beautiful condition free from breaks or cracks. The strong grain of the wood providing a beautiful contrast with the crook.

 

The cane has undergone cleaning and polishing together with a base ferrule replacement.

 

Length: 87cm

Silver On Brass The Sleeping Child Walking Cane

Silver plate on heavy cast brass in the form of reclining sleeping child within a branch of a tree.

 

  The base collar of the study engraved with two crossed keys with the date 1928.

 

 Mounted on what appears to be rosewood and finished with a base metal ferrule.

 

Condition

 

The cane is in excellent condition free from breaks or cracks. Base metal ferrule has been replaced

 

 

Length: 91cm

Good Quality Decorated Silver Topped Dress Cane (London 1921 - 22)

This is a very good quality silver topped dress cane. Assay -London 1921-22

 

Mounted on back hardwood shaft and finished with replacement Edwardian style base metal ferrule.

 

Condition.

 

A good solid dress cane. Very minor silver bruising in areas but no breaks or cracks. The cane is also in excellent condition and free from breaks or cracks

 

Length: 91cm

The Victorian Repousse Wild Roses Silver Button Pommel on Briar Wood Shaft (Birmingham 1888 - 89)

A lovely and very unusual walking cane. The button top pommel, decorated with wild roses and leaves and mounted on a  briar wood shaft. The cane  finished with a metal base ferrule. The silver assay being Birmingham 1888 – 89

 

Condition

 

The cane is in excellent condition. There are no heavy dings or breaks to the silver and the cane is sound, strong and free from any breaks. The cane has been cleaned and polished together with a replacement metal base  ferrule

 

Length: 90cm

Deer Horn With Silver Collar Walking Stick

 

 

This is a realy unusual early 20th Century deer horn mounted on a lovely knobbly wood with silver collar. The tested silver collar engraved with JA. The stick finished with a metal base ferrule, which appears original.

 

Condition.

 

This very unusual cane is in excellent condition. Evident wear but free from cracks or breaks.

 

Length: 105cm

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