Walking stick - Mahogany
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A British walking cane from 1970–1980, made of mahogany wood with bronze details, 90 cm high, 10 cm wide and 2 cm deep, in good used condition with light signs of age, featuring a hidden internal flask and a carved brass duck-head knob.
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Walking cane with a hidden system / Flask cane (secret/tippler cane).
Handle: A knurled knob shaped like a duck head in brass, finished with engraved details that delineate the eye and the profile of the beak. The bottom part features a brass threaded pin for manual opening.
Stem: Made of fine mahogany wood, characterized by the typical warm, reddish-brown color—deep and rich—with a fine, regular natural grain, protected by a glossy finish. The top is reinforced by a protective brass collar (ring) that serves as the mounting point.
Surprise mechanism: The handle unscrews completely from the shaft, revealing an internal hidden compartment. Inside the housing is stored a cylindrical flask/test tube made of clear glass, with a small stopper, historically used to transport spirits, liqueurs, or essences.
Style: Classic and elegant, inspired by traditional travel or "gentleman" canes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which combined the practicality of support with the charm of concealment.
Walking cane with a hidden system / Flask cane (secret/tippler cane).
Handle: A knurled knob shaped like a duck head in brass, finished with engraved details that delineate the eye and the profile of the beak. The bottom part features a brass threaded pin for manual opening.
Stem: Made of fine mahogany wood, characterized by the typical warm, reddish-brown color—deep and rich—with a fine, regular natural grain, protected by a glossy finish. The top is reinforced by a protective brass collar (ring) that serves as the mounting point.
Surprise mechanism: The handle unscrews completely from the shaft, revealing an internal hidden compartment. Inside the housing is stored a cylindrical flask/test tube made of clear glass, with a small stopper, historically used to transport spirits, liqueurs, or essences.
Style: Classic and elegant, inspired by traditional travel or "gentleman" canes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which combined the practicality of support with the charm of concealment.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Mahogany
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Bronze, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
90 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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