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Dog Handled Walking Sticks
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$425
Live Auction
Canadiana, Toys & Historic Objects | Featuring the Phil Barnett Collection
Size
36" x 1.5" x 1.5" and 34.5" x 1" x 1.25". Sword length 26.5".
Category
Description
British or American. Late 19th century. Sword stick with a lozenge-shaped steel blade with etched mark "Wilkinson, Pall Mall". With two silver bands and a white metal disc on the grip with an image of a greyhound or whippet. Together with a smaller walking stick with black painted shaft and cast sterling silver dog's head grip. Marked, on scabbard of sword cane. Marked, "Sterling", on dog cane.
Condition
Both are in very good condition. Some marks and wear to the head of the sword cane.
Medium
Hardwood, steel, silver.
Provenance
From the Phil Barnett Collection.