This large gents' walking stick features a cylindrical bovine horn pommel with a black top. It is furnished with a large silver collar hallmarked for: 'Birmingham 1929' With a maker's mark: 'S.B. & S. LD' For the Birmingham silversmith: 'S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd' 'S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. was a prominent Birmingham silversmith and jeweler, founded in 1826 by Solomon Blanckensee in Bristol. The company later moved to Birmingham and expanded, becoming a major force in the jewelry and silver industry, even acquiring other firms like Nathan & Hayes and the Albion Chain Co.' Two-tone ebony shaft with an original metal ferrule. A well-made & sturdy item, ideal for use or a collector. Measurements: Length - 98.5cm Diameter of the handle - 4.5cm Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 3.1cm Weight - 867g
Very good condition with some light use marks consistent with age.
