This walking stick is furnished with a repousse silver mushroom top hallmarked for:
'Birmingham 1890'
With a makers mark:
'H.S'
For the famous silversmiths & jewellers:
'H. Samuel Ltd'
'H. Samuel was founded in 1862 by Harriet Samuel, who took over a Liverpool clock and watch business from her father-in-law and moved it to Manchester as a mail-order company. Her son, Edgar Samuel, opened the first H. Samuel retail store in Preston in 1890, leading to rapid expansion across the UK. After expanding into a large jewellery and watch retailer, the company was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1948 and became part of Signet Jewelers.'
The top of the handle features a vacant cartouche suitable for engraving.
Malacca shaft with an original metal ferrule.
An attractive item for a collector or for use.
Measurements:
Length - 81cm
Diameter of the handle - 3.8cm
Diameter of the shaft below the handle - 2.6cm
Weight - 184g
Good condition with some dings & wear to silver. Use marks consistent with age to shaft.
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SKU: A226990483668
£129.00Price
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