This walking stick has a bovine horn Fritz handle, and is furnished with an ornate repousse silver collar, hallmarked for:
'Birmingham 1903'
With a maker's 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 has a cartouche engraved with a presentation:
'Presented
to
F.J. Tickneil Esq
By The
Employees of
Messrs Nalder & Collyers
W&S Dept
As a mark of Esteem
& Respect
Sep. 1906'
'Nalder & Collyers Brewery Co. Ltd was founded by Wylim Chapman Baker prior to 1586. It was based at Croydon Brewery, 123 High Street, Croydon, Greater London.
In 1848 it was leased by Nalder & Collyer from the trustees of Anthony Harman, and they bought the freehold in 1890/91. The company was registered in May 1888 with 163 public houses.
In 1919 the business was acquired by the City of London Brewery Co. Ltd. with 170 tied houses. Brewing ceased in 1936.'
Malacca shaft with a metal ferrule.
An attractive & historical item, suitable for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 88cm
Diameter of handle - 12.6cm
Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 2.7cm
Weight - 386g
Good condition with some wear marks consistent with age & area of loss to the bovine horn handle.
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SKU: A226952627804
£159.00Price
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