This ebonized walking stick has a bovine horn crook handle and is furnished with a decoratively engraved silver collar hallmarked for:
'Chester 1895'
There is a maker's mark:
'W.N'
For the silversmith:
'William Neale'
 'The firm was established by William Neale in 1850 in Birmingham. Later, the firm became William Neale & Sons as a partnership of William Neale Sr., William Neale Jr. and Arthur Neale, building new premises at 29 Warstone Lane, Birmingham (1896).
In 1905, the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style of William Neale & Sons Ltd, moving to 34 Cox Street, St. Paul's Square, Birmingham in 1910. In 1941, the firm was absorbed by Suckling Ltd.'

The collar features a cartouche engraved with a presentation:
'Presented to J.E. Smith
By the employees of
W.A Peters & Sons
Plumbing Dept.
As a token of
Esteem & Respect'

Ebonized hardwood shaft that ends in an original metal ferrule. 

A smart & sturdy item, perfect for use or a collector. 


Measurements:
Length - 88cm
Diameter of the handle - 12.0cm
Diameter of the shaft below the collar - 2.9cm
Weight - 522g
 
Very good condition with age marks consistent with age throughout.