This walking stick is made from a single piece of ebony, and features a hand-carved nutcracker handle in the shape of an old man's head wearing a nightcap. There is a hinged handle that moves the man's lower jaw to enable it to be used to crack nuts.

The handle is furnished with a decoratively engraved silver collar hallmarked for: 
'Chester 1892' 
And features a makers mark: 
'W.N' 
For the Coventry-based walking silversmith: 
'William Neal' 

The collar is engraved with the initials of the original owner:
'JM'

Ebony shaft with a metal ferrule.

A rare item, ideal for a collector.

Measurements: 
Length - 93cm 
Handle width - 5.8cm 
Diameter of the shaft under the collar - 1.9cm 
Weight - 314g 
 
Very good condition with some minor age marks & light dings to silver.