This walking stick has a bovine horn crook handle with a decoratively engraved silver crown hallmarked:
'London 1924'
With a maker's mark:
'R.P'
For the London maker:
'Robert Pringle'
'Robert Pringle (1800-1875) was apprenticed to a jeweller in Perth, Scotland, at the age of 13. Following his apprenticeship, he moved to London in 1820 and continued to work at his trade. In 1835, he established a workshop as a manufacturing jeweller at a private house in Amwell Street, Clerkenwell, employing between six and twelve men.
By 1868, Pringle had moved to open a shop at 21 Wilderness Row. He died in 1875 and his son, also Robert Pringle, took over the business. Previously known as Robert Pringle & Co, the company became Robert Pringle & Son in 1882 and Robert Pringle & Sons in 1899.'
Sturdy ebonized shaft with a metal ferrule.
An attractive item, ideal for use or a collector.
Measurements;
Length - 90.5cm
Diameter of the handle - 11.5cm
Diameter of the shaft below the handle - 2.3cm
Weight - 246g
Very good condition with some light dings to silver & a few very light use marks.
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SKU: A227002588942
£110.00Price
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