Please note: the date is 1887

Please note: the date is 1887, not 1893 as previously catalogued.

A late-Victorian novelty silver-mounted walking cane,

maker's mark W.H?, London 1887,

the handle modelled as a horse's head, the hinged cover opens to reveal a vesta compartment and hinged striker, and a hole, possible for a lighting cord, carved wooden shaft, length 92cm.