This walking stick features a skilfully hand-carved duck head with the original glass eyes and a mechanical beak that opens when the lever underneath is pressed, for the purpose of holding gloves. 

The duck is furnished with a reppousse collar, hallmarked for: 
'London 1897' 
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 also features a presentation for the original owner reading: 
'J.Dennett 
16 Whitehall Rd 
Handsworth' 

Malacca shaft with an original metal ferrule. 

A strong but lightweight stick, suitable for use or a collector. 

Measurements 
Length - 92cm 
Duck width - 9.6cm 
Shaft diameter below the collar - 2.2cm 
Weight - 251g 
 
Very good condition with very light use marks consistent with age.