Furniture & Works of Art - 11th October 2011

Lot 213

Ten walking canes

Estimate £40 - £60 | Hammer £350

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Description

Ten walking canes, comprising: a 19th century malacca cane with a 9ct gold terminal, an Alpine hoof and rootwood walking stick inscribed 'Rigi' and with applied metal badges for Lugano, Luzern, Campione etc., a walking stick with a horn and braided leather handle with brass mounts inscribed 'NERE LAGUNA ETA LAGUNTZA' and 'AINCIART-BERGARA LARRESSORE', two African canes one with a an entwined serpent, two horn handled cane and two others, 37.75in (96.2cm) l, max. (10)