Walking stick - .925 silver - Birmingham 1908

An attractive Edwardian walking stick, Birmingham 1908, featuring a naturally formed crook handle carved from richly figured hardwood. The handle displays deep, organic fluting and hand-shaped contours that provide both visual interest and a comfortable grip, giving the piece strong character typical of high-quality early 20th-century sticks. The crook is finished with a smooth silver terminal cap, neatly fitted and well proportioned.

A silver collar is mounted at the junction of the handle and shaft and is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1908. The silver mounts show light surface wear and soft patination consistent with age, while remaining crisp and well defined. There is a small split visible to the silver terminal cap, typical of age-related stress in hollow silver mounts; this does not affect the stability of the handle or the overall integrity of the walking stick.

The shaft continues in the same naturally carved style, tapering elegantly toward the base, and the stick retains its original ferrule. The walking stick measures approximately 93 cm in length and remains straight, solid, and well balanced.

Overall condition is very good for its age, with no repairs or structural issues noted, aside from the minor split to the silver cap and light signs of honest use.

This is a fine and authentic example of an Edwardian gentleman’s walking stick, combining practical craftsmanship with decorative appeal. It would suit collectors of antique canes, English silver-mounted walking sticks, or period accessories, and works equally well as a display piece or for careful use.