Japanese Historical Memorabilia

This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...

Original 2001 Japanese B2 poster for the film Bully directed by Larry Clark with Brad Renfro / Bijou Phillips / Rachel Miner / Nick Stahl. Very Good-Fine condition, tri-fold. Many or...

massiv horn handle silver shaft robust stick (V-215).

An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Centu...

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip with wirework detailing above a four-ring silver band on a tapering wrythen spiral twist shaft Condition: This piece is offered in exceptional condition for such an early piece, no losses all hairlines are shown within the images. The Sterling collar is hallmarked which is difficult to read. Length: (entire item) 35” (89cm). Diameter: (ball grip) 1.75” (3.75cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...

Totally handmade from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface markings and cool vibe from over a century's use in Tibet. This piece is beautifully crafted with all dovetails ...

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The hand carved decorati...

The first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy’s most versatile and influential designers. The book is richly illustrated with over 500 images, including sketch...

This is a beautiful antique gentleman's Napoleon Bonaparte silver plate pommel and ebonzed walking stick, circa 1840 in date. This novelty walking stick reflecting the Napoleonic Wars and the Cult of Napoleon Bonaparte, the pommel features a hinged cover enclosing a sprung mechanism revealing Napoleon rising from his coffin, dressed in full military uniform and in iconic pose, inscribed "Il N’est Plus" (He is no longer), with a hardwood cane. Add an extravagant element to your daily life with this wonderful walking cane. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 86 x Width 35 x Depth 35 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches Walking Stick used by many people to facilitate balancing while walking. Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes, and can be sought by collectors. The walking stick has also historically been known to be used as a defensive or offensive weapon, and may conceal a knife or sword as in swordsticks. Around the 17th or 18th century, a stout rigid stick took over from the sword as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe, used primarily as a walking stick. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfill some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was rattan with a rounded metal grip. There were very often made of malacca (rattan stems) and showed the patina of age. Types of walking sticks: Ashplant — an Irish walking stick made from the ash tree Devil's walking stick — made from Hercules plant Shooting stick — it can fold out into a single-legged seat Supplejack — made from a tropical American vine, also serves as a cane Penang lawyer — made from Licuala. After the bark was removed with only a piece of glass, the stick was straightened by fire and polished. The fictional Dr. Mortimer owned one of these in The Hound of the Baskervilles Makila (or makhila) — Basque walking stick or Staff, usually made from medlar wood. It often features a gold or silver foot and handle, which may conceal a steel blade. The Makila's elaborate engravings are actually carved into the living wood, then allowed to heal before harvesting. Kebbie — a rough Scottish walking stick...

A Rizzoli publication, 1st U. S. edition, New York, 1991. Hardback with English text. Translated from the original French edition. Synonymous with Haute Couture, Madame Vionnet’s sensuous yet technically excellent couture lent her the reputation of being ‘the architect among dressmakers’. Renowned for her invention of the bias cut, which sumptuously drapes into sinuous folds following the natural curves of the female body, it was an unparalleled invention which highlighted a dignified, classic yet modern and femme fatale ideal femme of the 30s . An admirer of Grecian statues...

Shipped in an elegant signature gift box, this exquisite walking stick is characterized by a lavish sterling silver handgrip in the shape of a cat's head that was meticulously inlaid...

A decorative Swedish silver handled walking cane with foliate engraving, a presentation inscription and impressed hallmarks and makers mark, Circa 1920 in date. It has a very decorative silver handle with foliate ornamentation, made with great attention to detail, with a sturdy hardwood tapering shaft. It is a lovely item and as such would be appreciated by any collector of walking sticks or canes. Provenance: From the estate of the late Barry Lock...