Cane, Barber's Fruitwood, 19th C. - Aug 14, 2016 | Louis J. Dianni, Llc In Ny
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Cane, Barber's Fruitwood, 19th C.
Cane, Barber's Fruitwood, 19th C.
Item Details
Description
This cane or walking stick is made of fruitwood and decorated with either coin or sterling silver in the shape of a barber's shears at the grip. The ferrule is silver plated with a steel foot.
Condition
Weight (Lbs): 0.5
Height (In.): 33.50"
Width (In.): 4.50"
Depth (In.): .75"
Size: 445.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Fruitwood, Silver,
Date: 19th C.
Provenance:
Condition: A crack from the collar down several inches, some tarnish to the silver, extremely minor pitting to the wood.
History: Canes were a popular accessory to the fashion minded far more than as an actual ambulatory aid during the 18th and 19th Centuries, dying out as a stable by the early 20th Century. Interestingly, the size of the ferrule, the metal cap on the base of a cane, is a fairly accurate measure of dating the cane, as by the 18th century, it began to shorten with the advent of maintained road systems and paved paths.
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Cane, Barber's Fruitwood, 19th C.

Estimate $200 - $500
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Starting Price $20
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