This stick features a bovine horn crook handle, furnished with a repousse silver collar hallmarked for:
'London 1912'
With a makers mark:
'J.H'
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.'
The collar also has a cartouche with a presentation reading:
'Presented to
Rev. R.E.Salmon
from
E.I.T & N
Porth
May 1913'
'Rev R E Salmon became reverend of the English Congregational Church (United Reformed Church), Pontypridd Rd, Porth South Wales in 1910.'
Ebonized shaft with an original brass ferrule.
A historical stick perfect for use or a collector.
Measurements;
Length - 92.5cm
Length of the handle - 11.5cm
Diameter of the shaft under the collar - 2.2cm
Weight - 412g
Very good condition with some small age marks.
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SKU: A226190494134
£169.00Price
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