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Carved Horse Head & Saddle Walking Sticks
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$75
Live Auction
Canadiana, Toys & Historic Objects | Featuring the Phil Barnett Collection
Size
36" x 1.25" x 4.25" and 34.5" x 1.25" x 4".
Category
Description
Greek. Late 19th/early 20th century. Two walking sticks from the Greek island of Corfu. Each with a well carved handle in the form of a horse head, with a saddle and bridle. One example with "Kepkypa" carved on the bridle. Brass ferrules to each. Unmarked.
Condition
The smaller horse shows wear and patina to the head. Both retain original ferrules with slit-headed fasteners at the tip.
Medium
Hardwood.
Provenance
From the Phil Barnett Collection.