This walking stick features an intricate art deco style machine-rolled patterned silver top hallmarked for:
Chester 1923 
With a maker's mark:
WHC 
For the Chester silversmith:
W.H.Carrington 
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 a tobacconist, fancy goods dealers & silver mounter 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 top is also embossed with a presentation for the original owner:
H.Lewis
1927 

Ebonised shaft with a metal ferrule. 
 
An attractive item, great to be used or for a collector. 
 
Measurements: 
Length - 90.5cm 
Diameter of the top - 4.4cm 
Diameter of the shaft under the top - 2cm 
Weight - 297g 
 
Good condition with a restored split & age marks to the top.