Fine Silver - 27th April 2016
Lot 374
A George III gold mounted walking cane
Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £1800
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Description
A George III gold mounted walking cane,
maker's mark partially worn, T?, London 1806,
the terminal with a monogram A.M, the side inscribed 'Sir Andrew Mitchell to R.J Uniacke, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1805', tapering malacca shaft, with a pierced loop ring, length 94cm.
Sir Andrew Mitchell, (1757-1806) was an Admiral of the Blue in the Royal Navy. He married Mary Uniacke, daughter of Richard John Uniacke in Halifax, Nova Scotia on 3 May 1805.