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Unusual Brass & Burnt Hardwood Tomahawk-Form Cane Walking Stick

$2,440
£1,850.25
€2,140.82
CA$3,449.03
A$3,845
CHF 2,005.33
MX$46,495.01
NOK 25,207.96
SEK 23,851.76
DKK 15,979.06

About the Item

TOMAHAWK-FORM WALKING STICK Probably United States circa late 19th century 34 7/8" H x 5 1/4" W (head) A striking walking stick fashioned in the form of a tomahawk, the head cast in brass and richly engraved with foliate and geometric ornament, including stylized floral devices along the blade and eye. The shaft is decoratively striped in alternating tones of burnt and natural wood, further embellished with brass appliqué mounts running down the back. The cane terminates in a sharply pointed steel ferrule, underscoring both its functional and symbolic character. Condition: Brass head with light surface wear and mellow patination; shaft with minor abrasions and handling marks consistent with use; brass mounts with oxidation; ferrule intact with wear at tip. ref. 503YPK05N 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: 34.88 in (88.6 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Brass head with light surface wear and mellow patination; shaft with minor abrasions and handling marks consistent with use; brass mounts with oxidation; ferrule intact with wear at tip.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 503YPK05N1stDibs: LU1059046424442

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