Walking stick - Patinated bronze - Head-cracking baton

An antique walking stick called the “head-splitter” with a bronze knob depicting an anthropomorphic head, and a shaft made of iron. They were used by holding it upside down; the shaft acted as a lever and the heavy knob became a lethal club capable of splitting the head of an attacker or a malefactor in an era when city streets were poorly lit and dangerous. The staff of the cane consists of an iron core covered by leather rings. In the 19th century it represented a status symbol; the grip conveyed the owner’s character—a mix of authority and fortitude (the eagle) together with knowledge and prudence (the elderly man). Fast shipping and professional packaging. See photos that are an integral part of the description. The shipment will be insured.