This walking stick has a bovine horn Fritz handle.
It is furnished with an ornately engraved silver collar hallmarked for:
'Birmingham 1916'
With a maker's mark:
'H&F'
For the Birmingham fancy goods retailers:
'Hall & Fitzgerald'
The collar is engraved with a presentation:
'Presented to
Bro. D. Davies
By the Members of
Ct. "Afan"
Port Talbot
June 1920'
'The first Masonic lodge in Aberavon was held at the Walnut Tree Hotel in 1861. It was begun by Theodore Talbot of Margam Park, who had previously joined a lodge in London. The Port Talbot temple was built in 1909 with money provided by Emily Charlotte Talbot, sister of Theodore. The builder is thought to have been Morgan Cox, a master of the lodge in 1902 and 1917.'
Ebonized shaft, ending in an original metal ferrule.
A smart item, ideal for use or a collector.
Measurements;
Length - 89cm
Diameter of the handle - 11.7cm
Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 2.1cm
Weight - 356g
Very good condition with some use marks consistent with age.
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SKU: A227084089242
£149.00Price
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