Walking stick - Antique Chinese around 1880 - Ebony, Silver - hand-engraved

Antique walking cane forged in the heyday of Chinese export silver in the late Qing Dynasty / early Republic period (ca. 1890–1920).
The conical grip is a masterpiece of traditional metalwork artistry. It was meticulously hand-worked from the inside out with true repoussé repousage work on the outside, richly engraved. The surrounding, three-dimensional relief depicts a classic Asian storytelling scene with traditionally dressed figures, including a lady with a fan, set in a landscape of bamboo groves, palm trees, and traditional architecture. The top of the knob is capped by a delicate floral pattern.
On the lower silver band there is a well-preserved, cartouche-shaped maker’s mark with the initials “PS” – a typical sign for renowned silversmiths and export houses of this era that produced for the Western market.
The slim round shaft is made of noble, dark ebony.

• Total length: approx. 87 cm

Condition:
The walking cane is in a beautiful, age-appropriate original condition with charming, authentic patina on the silver. The hardwood shows a fine, typical drying line for genuine ebony, a small break that has been repaired (see pictures, they are part of the description)