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Victorian Antique Smoker’s Cane Walking Stick with Money & Matches Box

$1,300
£976.60
€1,126.17
CA$1,803.92
A$2,004.55
CHF 1,050.41
MX$24,582.26
NOK 13,397.33
SEK 12,603.71
DKK 8,405.29
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VICTORIAN SMOKING CANE WITH A ROTATING MONEY BOX AND MATCH COMPARTMENT Unmarked, probably English; late 19th/early 20th century 35" H x 2 1/8" W An interesting smoker's cane, the compartment at the top rotates to reveal hidden nickels for buying a cigar and the side of the handle can be withdrawn to grab a match. Situated over an ebonized tapered shaft terminating in a conforming tapered sabot. Condition: Wear through the nickel-plating in the handle and sabot with trace oxidization and tarnish, scuffs and scratches. Shaft appears to have been refinished during the 20th century, worn with abrading as expected from gentle use. ref. 503TRR05P About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 2.13 in (5.42 cm)Depth: 2.13 in (5.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Nickel,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear through the nickel-plating in the handle and sabot with trace oxidization and tarnish, scuffs and scratches. Shaft appears to have been refinished during the 20th century, worn with abrading as expected from gentle use.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 503TRR05P1stDibs: LU1059044947562

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