This walking stick features a Fritz handle and is furnished with a silver crown at each end of the handle.
There is a silver collar hallmarked for:
'London 1931'
With a maker's mark:
'HP&S'
For the silversmith:
'Henry Perkins & Sons'
'Henry Perkins started out making mounts for pipes from c.1880 and took his sons as partners, the style of the firm changing to Henry Perkins & Sons from c.1900.
In 1923 they took 2 stands at the British Industries Fair in which to show their skills and produce.'
The collar is engraved with a presentation:
'Presented to
W. Griffiths
Cashier to GKB
Port Talbot
1931'
'GKB were Guest, Keen & Baldwin, a heavy iron & steel manufacturer in the Cardiff & Port Talbot area at the turn of the 20th century.'
Ebonized shaft with an original brass ferrule.
A smart item, perfect for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 91.5cm
Diameter of the handle - 13.1cm
Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 1.7cm
Weight - 305g
Good condition with use marks consistent with age & dings to silver crowns. Rubbing to hallmarks.
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SKU: A226796239717
£139.00Price
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