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What are the three types of canes?
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The three main cane classifications are called standard canes, offset canes and multiple-legged canes. A standard cane might be referred to as a single-point cane and is meant to improve balance but not support weight. An offset cane can take some weight-bearing but only occasionally. A multiple-legged cane is the best option for weight-bearing support. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary canes from top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Sterling Silver Duck Bill Walking Cane Stick
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sterling Silver Duck Bill Walking Cane Stick. Probably American, but only marked Sterling. Bill I
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Natural Wood Zig Zag Shaft Walking Cane
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Beautiful Natural Wood Zig Zag Shaft walking cane
A Very attractive well loved piece and
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Cane
"The Bird Cane", Unusual Early 20th Century Walking Cane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century walking cane
We are proud to offer a highly unusual walking cane made from
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Bamboo
Arts & Crafts Twisted Walking Cane with Beaten Brass Handle Golf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts twisted walking cane with beaten brass handle
This charming twisted cane is in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique Walking Cane/Stick with Greyhound head in White Metal, late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A charming walking cane/stick from the late 19th century with a Greyhound head handle. The stick
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Repoussé Copper Boot Umbrella and Walking Cane Stand
Located in Haarlem, NL
A heavy robust larger than life Spanish 1920s repoussé copper boot umbrella or walking cane stand
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Umbrella Stands
Materials
Copper
