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A walking stick was an integral part of every well dressed man's wardrobe in the nineteenth century, and his collection of walking-sticks were probably kept just inside the hall in a stand, sharing space with umbrellas.

Walking-sticks and canes derive from the cudgels and staves carried for defence, evolving into dress accessories topped with silver or ivory, with a ferrule at the point to cut down wear. Many had elaborately carved heads. Sometimes these unscrewed to reveal space for a snuff box or other article. About 200 ancillary accessories are known to have been incorporated into walking more... sticks, the best known being the sword. Sword sticks date back to the sixteenth century, and often the sword just slides out with the stick acting as a sheath. Other sword and knife designs had a spring mechanism and would release on the press of a button or lever.

Other sticks pull apart, revealing a dagger with a handle for the left hand, and a stick with a blade for the right hand. Two steel blades sliding into the shaft from each end probably represent duelling weapons. The poacher's gun was a simple weapon in the shape of a walking stick; more sophisticated was a six-barrelled revolver, exposed by pressure on a trigger-spring that expelled part of the cane, and which had a dagger in the centre of the barrels.

Most extravagant was the machine-gun in a rectangular cane. "The kit", as it was 'known, was a pocket violin; this was developed into a violin fitted into a cane with a two-inch (5cm) diameter. Other canes contained music-boxes, harmonicas, flutes, piccolos, pipes (including opium pipes), vesta boxes, cigarette holders, candles, battery torches (dating from as early as 1882), contraceptives, poison, and a whole tribe of canes known as working companions (scalpels for doctors, small spades for botanists, safety lamps for miners). Among the most curious is the voyeur's cane with a mirror above the ferrule enabling the user to look up women's skirts. less...

Canes

From around 1550 to 1930, canes were a dressing accessory without which a lady or gentleman, properly dressed, would never leave the house. However their use went out of fashion after this, leaving the market to collectors.

For a collector, the main interest lies in the handle, which could be made of wood, bamboo, ebony, ivory, tusk, animal horn, or bone. Sometimes they were made out of porcelain, Bakelite, gold, silver, or glass; enameled or cloisonnéd; or sprinkled with precious gemstones. The height of good taste was a gold handle with minmal decoration, as silver handles were despised by more... the wealthier classes. However silver handled canes have survived in large numbers, and exhibit a wide variety of decorative treatment, from the comparatively plain, armorial or regimental style to the more flamboyant excesses of Art Nouveau.

Carved handles can be found depicting grotesque animal or human forms, and are highly prized nowadays. Also keenly sought are multi-purpose canes, with a concealed spirit flask, tobacco pipe or even a tiny fire-arm for personal safety. less...

Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•     more... ;ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th centuries. Just a few examples of ivory objects from Oriental cultures during this time period include:

•    Japanese okimono: A small ivory figurine depicting scenes from everyday life in Japan.

•    Chinese ivory puzzle ball: A series of carved, nested spheres made of ivory, often featuring intricate carvings and designs.

•    Cantonese ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces made in the 19th century in Canton, China.

It is important to note that the use of ivory in decorative arts has been controversial due to the impact on elephant populations. Many countries have implemented restrictions on the trade of ivory in order to protect endangered elephant populations. For example, in the United States, it is illegal to import, export, buy, or sell elephant ivory with limited exceptions for antiques and certain musical instruments. The European Union has also banned the trade in ivory within its member states, with exceptions for some antique items. The restrictions on the trade of ivory aim to protect endangered elephant populations and prevent illegal poaching and trafficking of ivory. less...

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Carved ivory cane finial tiger draped over rock, 6 cm height…
Ivory Tiger Cane Finial with Rock Draping

Carved ivory cane finial tiger draped over rock, 2.36 in. height (slight chip to ear)

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Rare antique carved ivory handled walking stick, the handle…
Ivory Serpent Walking Stick with Gimble Compass and Whaling Scene

Rare antique carved ivory handled walking stick, the handle carved in the form a serpent with wide open mouth holding a lidded top, with revealing a gimble compass, incised decoration of a whaling scene, with long boats, ships etc, approx 36.61 in. long

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A French ivory handled Pointing stick, late 19th century,…
French Ivory Pointing Stick with Carved Floral Monogram

A French ivory handled Pointing stick, late 19th century, having a smooth tapering ivory handle terminating in a relief carved floral spray enclosing a monogram, the cane proper made of noduled bamboo with a carved point. Length 25.59 in.

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An ivory and silver mounted cane, Birmingham 1890
Ivory and Silver Mounted Cane, 1890

An ivory and silver mounted cane, Birmingham 1890

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Two ivory handled walking sticks, 19th century one carved with…
19th Century Ivory Walking Sticks with Unique Handles

Two ivory handled walking sticks, 19th century one carved with a twist the other with a knarled stem, the knarled stem 35.43 in. length

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An ivory handled walking stick carved with rats, 19th century,…
Ivory Rat-Carved Walking Stick, 19th Century

An ivory handled walking stick carved with rats, 19th century, 38.98 in. length

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Three Victorian walking canes, each stick with a decorative top,…
Victorian Walking Canes with Decorative Tops

Three Victorian walking canes, each stick with a decorative top, one silver, one ivory the other carved.

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Two canes, each with carved ivory hound's head handle. (2)
Ivory Hound Head Cane Set

Two canes, each with carved ivory hound's head handle. (2)

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Three walking sticks with ivory and silver handles
Ivory and Silver Walking Sticks

Three walking sticks with ivory and silver handles

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Two walking sticks, one with carved column and one with ivory…
Carved Column and Ivory Handle Walking Sticks

Two walking sticks, one with carved column and one with ivory handle

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Two walking sticks with carved ivory handles
Carved Ivory Handled Walking Sticks

Two walking sticks with carved ivory handles

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Walking stick with a curved, carved ivory handle
Curved Ivory Handle Walking Stick

Walking stick with a curved, carved ivory handle

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Black walking stick with a carved ivory handle
Ivory-handled black walking stick

Black walking stick with a carved ivory handle

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Carved whale ivory 19th century walking stick top of a hand…
Ivory Heart: 19th Century Walking Stick Top

Carved whale ivory 19th century walking stick top of a hand holding a heart

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Carved Ivory elephant stand & cocktail sticks
Ivory Elephant Stand and Cocktail Picks

Carved Ivory elephant stand & cocktail sticks

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19th century walking stick inlaid with bone, wood, tooth ivory…
Bone and Ivory Inlaid Walking Stick

19th century walking stick inlaid with bone, wood, tooth ivory etc

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Angster's walking stick with ivory handle
Ivory-handled Walking Stick by Angster

Angster's walking stick with ivory handle

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Two Victorian cane walking sticks with horn, ivory and ebony…
Victorian Cane Walking Sticks with Horn and Ivory Details

Two Victorian cane walking sticks with horn, ivory and ebony details. Length 37.40 in.

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Antique walking cane with silver mount and a parasol with ivory…
Silver-Mounted Cane and Ivory-Handled Parasol

Antique walking cane with silver mount and a parasol with ivory handle

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Walking stick with ivory top and a cut glass insert. Length 120…
Ivory and Glass Walking Stick - 120cm Length

Walking stick with ivory top and a cut glass insert. Length 47.24 in.

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An impressive 18ct. yellow gold mounted, ivory handled walking…
18ct. Gold and Ivory Handle Walking Cane

An impressive 18ct. yellow gold mounted, ivory handled walking cane, the plain tapered ebony hardwood shaft with wide a scroll embossed 18ct. gilded yellow gold mount, the shield cartouche with presentation engraving 'From J. Shaw To W.B. Paton, Dunedin, 1

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An ivory and Malacca walking cane, English, 19th century. 95 cm…
English Ivory and Malacca Walking Cane, 19th Century

An ivory and Malacca walking cane, English, 19th century. 37.40 in. long

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