Walking stick - White Metal

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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Antique Arts & Crafts gentleman’s cane with a solid wooden shaft and white metal inlays on the crook handle, dating to circa 1910–1930 in the United Kingdom, in good condition with small signs of aging.

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Early 20th Century Gentleman’s Cane with Geometric Inlay, c.1910–1930

Elegant gentleman’s walking stick dating to the early 20th century (circa 1910–1930), showing stylistic influence of the Arts & Crafts movement with early Art Deco elements.

The cane is made from solid bent wood, likely steamed and hand-shaped, with a smooth crook handle. The handle is decorated with geometric white metal inlays forming abstract shapes, typical of transitional design between late Edwardian craftsmanship and emerging modernist aesthetics.

The shaft shows a rich natural patina developed over time, and the cane is fitted with a protective metal ferrule at the tip. The overall form is slender, elegant and well balanced, making it suitable both as a decorative interior piece and as a traditional walking stick.

A distinctive example of early 20th-century gentleman’s accessories, appealing to collectors of period design, Arts & Crafts objects and decorative antiques.

In good antique condition with visible age-related wear. Surface scratches, small marks and areas of darker patina to the wood consistent with use. Minor wear to the metal inlays and ferrule. Structurally sound and straight. Please refer to photographs as part of the description.

Early 20th Century Gentleman’s Cane with Geometric Inlay, c.1910–1930

Elegant gentleman’s walking stick dating to the early 20th century (circa 1910–1930), showing stylistic influence of the Arts & Crafts movement with early Art Deco elements.

The cane is made from solid bent wood, likely steamed and hand-shaped, with a smooth crook handle. The handle is decorated with geometric white metal inlays forming abstract shapes, typical of transitional design between late Edwardian craftsmanship and emerging modernist aesthetics.

The shaft shows a rich natural patina developed over time, and the cane is fitted with a protective metal ferrule at the tip. The overall form is slender, elegant and well balanced, making it suitable both as a decorative interior piece and as a traditional walking stick.

A distinctive example of early 20th-century gentleman’s accessories, appealing to collectors of period design, Arts & Crafts objects and decorative antiques.

In good antique condition with visible age-related wear. Surface scratches, small marks and areas of darker patina to the wood consistent with use. Minor wear to the metal inlays and ferrule. Structurally sound and straight. Please refer to photographs as part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Arts & Crafts
Metal type
White Metal
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Metal, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
91 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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