This walking stick features an antler fritz handle, furnished with an exceptional repousse silver collar hallmarked for:
Chester 1908
And featuring the makers mark:
WHC
For the silver mounters:
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 collar features a presentation for the original owners:
Presented to
J.W.Thomas
by Fellow Officers
of 'Soar' Church
Seven Sisters
1914
Situated on Pen-y-Banc, Seven Sisters, Neath, next to the primary school, Soar Chapel was a congregational establishment, constructed in 1878.
Strong varnished oak shaft with an original metal ferrule.
An attractive item, ideal for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 90.5cm
Handle length - 12.1cm
Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 2cm
Weight - 324g
Very good condition.
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SKU: A227217061793
£149.00Price
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