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What is the correct length for a walking stick?
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To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Lot of four walking sticks
Located in Porto, PT
Lot of four walking sticks. Made of silver, metal, wood, and bone.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Silver
Three walking sticks - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Three walking sticks - 19th century. English, 19th century; made of wood in the shape of animals.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Set of six walking sticks
Located in Porto, PT
Set of six walking sticks. Different; from the 20th century in various materials; one with silver inlay.
Category
20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver - Two walking sticks - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Silver - Two walking sticks - 19th century. 19th century Europe; made of exotic wood with silver knobs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Noble matter - Two walking sticks - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Noble material - Two walking sticks - 19th century. Portuguese from the 19th century; made of exotic wood with knobs in noble material; the top of the knob is missing on one.
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Silver - Two silver walking sticks - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Silver - Two silver walking sticks - 19th century. Portuguese from the 19th century; made of exotic wood; with unmarked silver knobs under the protection of Decree-Law No. 44/2016.
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
