This antique walking stick features a crook handle made from sections of bovine horn. There is an ornately engraved silver collar with decorative edging, hallmarked for:
'Chester 1920'
With a maker's mark:
'WHC'
For the tobacconists & fancy goods dealers:
'W H Carrington & Co'
'W. H. Carrington & Co. was founded by William Henry Carrington, and located at 53 Thomas Street, Manchester among several other addresses. Carrington lists his profession as tobacconist as early as the 1891 census, following in his father John Carrington's footsteps. The firm first registered a silver hallmark in Chester in 1888 and in Birmingham's Assay Office in 1891.'
The collar features a cartouche engraved with the initials of the original owner:
'SR'
The faux bamboo shaft with an original metal ferrule.
A very smart item, perfect for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 92cm
Handle length - 11.6cm
Diameter of the shaft under the collar - 1.9cm
Weight - 322g
Very good condition with a few light age marks.
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SKU: A226639448880
£159.00Price
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