Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 30th October 2018

Lot 731

Please note: the date is 1887

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £950

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Description

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.