No. 101162933

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Henry Perkins & Sons Walking stick - .925 silver - Presentation Cane - 1920
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€ 220
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Henry Perkins & Sons Walking stick - .925 silver - Presentation Cane - 1920

Edwardian London sterling silver-mounted presentation walking stick, 1920 A genuine presentation cane, crafted with refined skill, fully hallmarked in London and personalised with a dedication, giving it a unique identity and exceptional historical appeal. The slender black polished shaft is mounted with beautifully engraved sterling silver fittings, including a crook handle cap and matching collar, both fully hallmarked for London, 1920, and bearing the maker’s mark of Henry Perkins & Sons. The quality of the silverwork is immediately evident in the crisp engraving, elegant proportions and the soft, natural patina that only genuine age can produce. What makes this cane particularly special is the engraved inscription reading “To the Inspector from Annie & Arthur,” clearly identifying it as a commemorative or gift presentation rather than a standard retail piece. Such personalised canes were traditionally offered to respected professionals or officials to mark service, retirement or achievement, and pieces with this kind of human story and provenance are considerably rarer and more desirable than ordinary examples. The form is classic and timeless, with the graceful crook handle and slim, well-balanced shaft characteristic of Edwardian and early 20th-century British gentleman’s canes. Its restrained elegance, paired with the richness of solid silver mounts, creates a refined silhouette equally suited to a serious collection or tasteful display. Dating precisely to 1920, the cane remains in good antique condition with honest signs of age and careful use. The silver shows light surface wear and a gentle patina, while the shaft presents minor marks consistent with over a century of life. The structure is straight, solid and stable, with no cracks or repairs observed. A genuine London hallmarked sterling silver presentation walking stick by a named silversmith, complete with dedication and date, this is a unique and characterful example that stands apart from standard unmarked or mass-produced canes, and represents a particularly collectible piece of early 20th-century British social history.

No. 101162933

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Henry Perkins & Sons Walking stick - .925 silver - Presentation Cane - 1920

Henry Perkins & Sons Walking stick - .925 silver - Presentation Cane - 1920

Edwardian London sterling silver-mounted presentation walking stick, 1920

A genuine presentation cane, crafted with refined skill, fully hallmarked in London and personalised with a dedication, giving it a unique identity and exceptional historical appeal.

The slender black polished shaft is mounted with beautifully engraved sterling silver fittings, including a crook handle cap and matching collar, both fully hallmarked for London, 1920, and bearing the maker’s mark of Henry Perkins & Sons. The quality of the silverwork is immediately evident in the crisp engraving, elegant proportions and the soft, natural patina that only genuine age can produce.

What makes this cane particularly special is the engraved inscription reading “To the Inspector from Annie & Arthur,” clearly identifying it as a commemorative or gift presentation rather than a standard retail piece. Such personalised canes were traditionally offered to respected professionals or officials to mark service, retirement or achievement, and pieces with this kind of human story and provenance are considerably rarer and more desirable than ordinary examples.
The form is classic and timeless, with the graceful crook handle and slim, well-balanced shaft characteristic of Edwardian and early 20th-century British gentleman’s canes. Its restrained elegance, paired with the richness of solid silver mounts, creates a refined silhouette equally suited to a serious collection or tasteful display.

Dating precisely to 1920, the cane remains in good antique condition with honest signs of age and careful use. The silver shows light surface wear and a gentle patina, while the shaft presents minor marks consistent with over a century of life. The structure is straight, solid and stable, with no cracks or repairs observed.

A genuine London hallmarked sterling silver presentation walking stick by a named silversmith, complete with dedication and date, this is a unique and characterful example that stands apart from standard unmarked or mass-produced canes, and represents a particularly collectible piece of early 20th-century British social history.

Final bid
€ 220
Paul Wullems
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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