拐杖 - 爱德华时代——二十世纪初 - 喇叭, 木, 金屬

Horn and Gilt-Metal Mounted Walking Cane, circa 1900

A late 19th/early 20th century walking cane, the shaped horn handle of gently curved form and warm honey-brown tone, above an elaborately decorated gilt-metal collar worked with scrolling foliate ornament and centred by a cartouche engraved J. BEITH, on a polished reddish-brown wooden shaft.

Overall wear consistent with age and use. The horn handle with natural variations, surface wear and an old fissure/crack towards one end. The gilt-metal collar with rubbing, patination and a vertical split extending through the decorated section. The wooden shaft with minor scratches, marks and wear. The lower end fitted with a later rubber ferrule.

The metal collar is unmarked and has not been tested for precious-metal content; it is therefore described as gilt metal.
Please refer to the photographs for a full assessment of condition.