Walking stick - Wood, Metal - Lion Head Handle
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Antique Victorian walking cane from the United Kingdom with a dark wood shaft and a loose metal animal-head handle, approximately 81 cm long, dating to 1900–1910, in fair condition with heavy use and possible missing parts.
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Antique Walking Cane with Sculptural Metal Animal-Head Handle – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
A refined antique walking cane distinguished by an expressive sculptural metal handle modelled in the form of a stylised animal head, likely a lion or mythical beast. The handle displays finely worked relief details and a richly developed patina, giving the piece strong visual presence and a clear sense of age and craftsmanship.
The shaft is crafted from dark hardwood and shows a smooth, well-handled surface with natural wear accumulated over decades of use. Traces of a painted or gilded inscription remain visible on the shaft, now partially worn, adding character and authenticity. The cane is finished with a metal ferrule at the base, exhibiting age-related oxidation consistent with an antique object.
Please note that the metal handle is loose and would benefit from professional tightening or sympathetic conservation. This condition issue has been carefully noted and is reflected in the presentation of the piece.
Measuring approximately 81 cm in length, the cane is shorter than typically encountered. Due to its proportions, it is consistent with examples traditionally made for ladies, or for a person of shorter stature.
Overall, this is a decorative and characterful antique walking cane, offered as a premium collector’s or display piece, with clear potential for restoration.
Antique Walking Cane with Sculptural Metal Animal-Head Handle – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
A refined antique walking cane distinguished by an expressive sculptural metal handle modelled in the form of a stylised animal head, likely a lion or mythical beast. The handle displays finely worked relief details and a richly developed patina, giving the piece strong visual presence and a clear sense of age and craftsmanship.
The shaft is crafted from dark hardwood and shows a smooth, well-handled surface with natural wear accumulated over decades of use. Traces of a painted or gilded inscription remain visible on the shaft, now partially worn, adding character and authenticity. The cane is finished with a metal ferrule at the base, exhibiting age-related oxidation consistent with an antique object.
Please note that the metal handle is loose and would benefit from professional tightening or sympathetic conservation. This condition issue has been carefully noted and is reflected in the presentation of the piece.
Measuring approximately 81 cm in length, the cane is shorter than typically encountered. Due to its proportions, it is consistent with examples traditionally made for ladies, or for a person of shorter stature.
Overall, this is a decorative and characterful antique walking cane, offered as a premium collector’s or display piece, with clear potential for restoration.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Victorian
Title additional information
Lion Head Handle
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Metal, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
81 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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