Walking stick - .800 silver, Ebony - German Empire
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Antique walking cane with a .800 silver shaft and ebony wood, dating to the late 19th/early 20th century during the German Empire, about 81 cm tall.
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Elegant walking stick in 800 silver, antique - Germany, late 19th / early 20th century (L. 87 cm)
Description:
In the auction, a splendid and elegant antique item (total length 87 cm), characterized by refined silverwork.
The shaft and details reflect the artisanal craftsmanship of the period. On the silver are clearly visible the official stamps of the German State from the late 19th century: the hallmarked 800 fineness guaranteeing metal purity, accompanied by the famous imperial crescent moon and crown stamp (Halbmond und Krone), officially introduced from 1888.
Origin: Germany (German Empire)
Era: Late 19th – early 20th century (post-1888)
Stamping: 800, Crescent Moon and Crown
Length: 87 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with a beautiful natural patina that attests to its authenticity and age. A splendid collectible piece or superb conversation piece.
Please examine the photos carefully (including the detail of the stamp in "image.png"), which are an integral part of the description.
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Elegant walking stick in 800 silver, antique - Germany, late 19th / early 20th century (L. 87 cm)
Description:
In the auction, a splendid and elegant antique item (total length 87 cm), characterized by refined silverwork.
The shaft and details reflect the artisanal craftsmanship of the period. On the silver are clearly visible the official stamps of the German State from the late 19th century: the hallmarked 800 fineness guaranteeing metal purity, accompanied by the famous imperial crescent moon and crown stamp (Halbmond und Krone), officially introduced from 1888.
Origin: Germany (German Empire)
Era: Late 19th – early 20th century (post-1888)
Stamping: 800, Crescent Moon and Crown
Length: 87 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with a beautiful natural patina that attests to its authenticity and age. A splendid collectible piece or superb conversation piece.
Please examine the photos carefully (including the detail of the stamp in "image.png"), which are an integral part of the description.
Professional shipping, careful and secure packing with tracking code (tracking).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
1 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Wood type
Ebony
Title additional information
German Empire
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Silver, Wood
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
81 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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