This walking stick features a traditional antler Fritz handle and is furnished with a decoratively engraved silver collar hallmarked for: 'Birmingham 1918' With a makers mark: 'N&H'  For the well-known Birmingham silversmiths: 'Nathan & Hayes'  'George Nathan and Ridley Hayes – were silversmiths who entered their first joint mark in 1897 in Birmingham. They were particularly known for their Arts & Crafts interpretation of early English silver, producing tea sets and caddies, bowls, baskets and desk sets.  They traded under the name Nathan & Hayes and had premises in both Birmingham and Hatton Gardens in London.Hayes ceased to appear in records in 1912 but the firm continued trading as Nathan & Hayes. They were bought by S Blanckensee & Sons.' The collar features a vacant cartouche which is vacant & suitable for engraving. Ebonized shaft with an original metal ferrule.  A smart item, perfect for use or a collector.  Measurements: Length - 86cm Diameter of the handle - 10.3cm Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 1.8cm Weight - 240g

Very good condition with some dings to silver & rubbing to hallmarks. Use marks consistent with age.