Root wood
Germany, early 19th century
Place, monogram and year engraved „Engerode L. V. 42“
Length of the handle: 11 cm
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 380 EUR

This rustic walking cane consists of one piece which is made of root wood. The handle is hand carved in the form of a reclining lion. The shaft is left with natural branching, which finishes with an iron ferrule, fixed with a nail.



The cane shows a beautiful, original patina. The figural handle shows chipping and there are some age cracks at the shaft. In the upper third the place, monogram and year "Engerode LV 42" are carved vertically into the shaft. The total length of the walking stick is 82.5 cm.



Walking canes

Predominantly used by men, the cane played a role as a support but even more as a walking accessory. The promenader grabbed the handle loosely and swung it in his walking rhythm.



Canes have existed since ancient times, when they were probably no more than broken branches. Since the Middle Ages canes have become more distributed, where they not only served as support but also as a weapon or tool. Sophisticated society members and representatives of certain professions had more elaborate sticks. Especially during the 17th and 18 Century, walking canes functioned as a symbol of social status and were often very preciously crafted. Since the 19th Century, the accessory also became common and fashionable in the middle classes, where they had to match the clothing. With the development of the industrialization, so-called system-canes could conceal a variety of functions. Since the mid-20th Century, walking sticks were less used but became a popular collector's item.

 

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