This cane has a handle formed from a root ball with an ornate repousse gold crown, hallmarked for:
'13 Ct GP'
Indicating the crown is plated with 13-carat gold.
And a maker's mark:
'JH'
For the renowned walking stick manufacturer:
'Jonathan Howell'
Walking stick maker for:
'Henry Howell & Co'
'Henry Howell & Co walking sticks was founded in 1832 and was originally based at 76 Aldersgate, London. In its time, the cane manufacturer known as Henry Howell & Company, London, England was the largest and one of the world’s most prestigious makers of fine walking sticks.'
Below the handle, there is a decorative repousse collar hallmarked:
'13Ct GP'
Both crown & collar have a vacant cartouche suitable for engraving.
Bamboo shaft with an original metal ferrule.
An attractive item, suitable for a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 89cm
Diameter of handle - 6.7cm
Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 1.3cm
Weight - 118g
Very good condition with light age marks to the gold - 1 small ding to crown. Curve to shaft due to the natural properties of the wood.
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SKU: A227057173436
£115.00Price
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