Walking stick - with a solid silver handle from China

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This Chinese antique walking stick, dating from 1850–1900, has a solid silver handle decorated with a four-clawed dragon and Chinese characters.

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Description from the seller

- In this lot: a very rare walking cane from China with a solid silver handle.
The hanging grip itself has been tested for silver, see photo 3.
The cane has an image of a dragon and also Chinese characters on the front of the handle and it is also beautifully worked.

The image of the dragon has 4 claws: This type of dragon was bestowed upon the nobility, dukes, princes and high court or officials. You see this four-clawed dragon a lot in old art, clothing and architecture of the higher social class

The total length is 91 cm, weight 300 g.
The handle and the cane show signs of use, normally given the age, see photos.
Collectors item, comes from a private collection.

The photos form part of the description
Shipping: track & trace and insured.

- In this lot: a very rare walking cane from China with a solid silver handle.
The hanging grip itself has been tested for silver, see photo 3.
The cane has an image of a dragon and also Chinese characters on the front of the handle and it is also beautifully worked.

The image of the dragon has 4 claws: This type of dragon was bestowed upon the nobility, dukes, princes and high court or officials. You see this four-clawed dragon a lot in old art, clothing and architecture of the higher social class

The total length is 91 cm, weight 300 g.
The handle and the cane show signs of use, normally given the age, see photos.
Collectors item, comes from a private collection.

The photos form part of the description
Shipping: track & trace and insured.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
300 g
Country of origin
China
Material
with a solid silver handle from China
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
778
Objects sold
100%
Private

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