Walking stick - wood and horn

An antique walking cane dating from the 19th to the 20th century, of English origin from the Victorian era. The shaft is made of bamboo or malacca with a honey-colored patina. The handle carved in natural horn (probably bovine or buffalo). This can be inferred from the translucent yellow-green olive hue and the fine grain or fibrous texture visible near the bend. Horn was a favored material for handles because it could be treated with steam and bent into the classic curved shape. The tip of the handle is carved in the shape of a dog’s head (Bulldog?). Muzzle flattened, short with deep and pronounced wrinkles above the nose.
The “cheeks”: You can notice the typical sagging of the skin at the sides of the mouth; the ears are carved short and pressed to the head, just like those of a Bulldog or a bull-type Terrier. The end piece is made of ebony-colored wood. Measure: length: 90 cm.