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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. 
Please scroll down the centre of the listing to the bottom to see all pictures, descriptions, and measurements - contact details at the bottom of the page.

Antique Walking Stick Bovine Horn Crook Handle Silver Collar Hallmarked 1920

SKU: A226639448880
£159.00Price
Marble Surface
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