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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...

An antique Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with…
Antique Australian Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Rose Gold Collar

An antique Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with 15ct rose gold collar and steel ferrule, 19th/20th century, 35.83 in. high

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An antique Australian blackwood walking stick with carved boot…
19th Century Australian Blackwood Walking Stick with Carved Boot Handle

An antique Australian blackwood walking stick with carved boot handle, incised decoration and snake motif, 19th century, 36.22 in. high

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An Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with brass…
Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with brass ferrule, 89 cm

An Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with brass ferrule, 35.04 in. high

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A walking stick with whale tooth handle, fiddleback blackwood…
Whale Tooth Handled Walking Stick: Fiddleback Blackwood Shaft, Brass Ferrule

A walking stick with whale tooth handle, fiddleback blackwood shaft and brass ferrule, 33.86 in. high

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An antique Australian walking stick with shoe handle,…
Antique Australian Walking Stick with Musk Handle and Dovetail Keys

An antique Australian walking stick with shoe handle, fiddleback blackwood shaft with musk handle and Australian native timber mirrored dovetail keys, plus original brass ferule, 19th century, 37.01 in. high

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A silver-plated topped cane walking stick, late 19th century…
Late 19th Century Silver-Plated Walking Stick

A silver-plated topped cane walking stick, late 19th century the fiddleback blackwood cane with good patina, a shaped silver-plated pommel handle with a frieze and floral motifs ; no marks but with engraved initials and date, 1889. Length 34.65 in.

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A collection of decorative walking sticks including tramp art,…
15 Unique Decorative Walking Sticks

A collection of decorative walking sticks including tramp art, macassar ebony and fiddleblack blackwood, comprising fifteen pieces, the longest 37.40 in.

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A collection of walking sticks and canes, including a silver…
Collection of 15 Unique Walking Sticks and Canes

A collection of walking sticks and canes, including a silver mounted 'Bohemian Club Reward' walking stick, and specimens of fiddleblack blackwood and macassar ebony, comprising fifteen pieces, the longest 36.61 in.

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An antique Australian walking stick with silver top and shield,…
Antique Australian Walking Stick with Silver Top and Shield

An antique Australian walking stick with silver top and shield, fiddleback blackwood shaft and brass ferrule, plaque engraved 'Presented to E. Goss by the Supporters of Hawthorn C.C. For best bowling in Final match, April 16th 1910', 32.68 in. high

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An Australian walking stick, fiddleback blackwood shaft with…
Engraved Australian Walking Stick, Late 19th Century

An Australian walking stick, fiddleback blackwood shaft with cast metal leg handle engraved 'J. James Colraine', late 19th century, missing ferrule, 33.46 in. high

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A novelty antique walking stick, blackwood shaft with expanding…
Brass Telescope Walking Stick

A novelty antique walking stick, blackwood shaft with expanding brass telescope handle mounted in ivory with nickel collars, 19th century, 31.50 in. high

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An Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with silver…
19th Century Australian Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Whalebone Handle

An Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with silver collar and carved whalebone Napoleon handle, 19th century, 99c, high

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An Australian blackwood walking stick with English sterling…
Sterling Silver Handled Australian Blackwood Walking Stick

An Australian blackwood walking stick with English sterling silver handle, 19th century, 35.83 in. high

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Two walking sticks, fiddleback blackwood with Australian silver…
19th Century Australian Silver Collared Walking Sticks

Two walking sticks, fiddleback blackwood with Australian silver collars, 19th century, 32.68 in. and 33.27 in. high

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Two walking sticks, fiddleback blackwood and silver, late 19th…
19th Century Fiddleback Blackwood and Silver Walking Sticks

Two walking sticks, fiddleback blackwood and silver, late 19th century, 36.22 in. and 35.43 in. high

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An Australian walking stick, fiddleback blackwood shaft with…
19th Century Australian Walking Stick with Cedar Boot Handle

An Australian walking stick, fiddleback blackwood shaft with carved cedar boot handle, 19th century, 36.02 in. high

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A walking stick, with hound head handle, musk and fiddleback…
Tasmanian Hound Head Walking Stick from 19th Century

A walking stick, with hound head handle, musk and fiddleback blackwood, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 31.89 in. high

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Fiddleback blackwood walking stick with cow horn whalebone…
Blackwood Walking Stick with Cow Horn Handle

Fiddleback blackwood walking stick with cow horn whalebone handle and ebony dot to top, 38.58 in. long

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An Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick, 19th century,…
19th Century Australian Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick

An Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick, 19th century, 37.40 in. long

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Australian blackwood walking stick carved with Aboriginal…
Aboriginal Carved Blackwood Walking Stick

Australian blackwood walking stick carved with Aboriginal drawings. Ex John Williams Auctions

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A Tasmanian walking stick, fiddleback blackwood shaft with musk…
Tasmanian Walking Stick with Musk Boot Handle, 19th Century

A Tasmanian walking stick, fiddleback blackwood shaft with musk handle carved in the form of a boot, 19th century, 36.61 in. long

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A walking stick with carved antler handle in the form of a…
Dragon Antler Walking Stick

A walking stick with carved antler handle in the form of a dragon, fiddleback blackwood shaft, 20th century, 38.19 in. long

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A walking stick with compass handle, fiddleback blackwood shaft,…
Compass Handle Walking Stick with Fiddleback Blackwood Shaft

A walking stick with compass handle, fiddleback blackwood shaft, early 20th century, 33.86 in. long

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A fox hunting walking stick, silver handle with rose gold…
Fox Hunting Walking Stick with Silver Handle and Fiddleback Shaft

A fox hunting walking stick, silver handle with rose gold monogram and fiddleback blackwood shaft, early 20th century, 34.25 in. long

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Ivory handle blackwood walking stick
Ivory and Blackwood Walking Stick

Ivory handle blackwood walking stick

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A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with Tasmanian musk carved…
19th Century Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Carved Handle

A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with Tasmanian musk carved fist and ball handle, 19th century, 37.01 in. long

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A rare Australian fiddleback blackwood fox hunting stick…
Australian Fiddleback Blackwood Fox Hunting Stick with Steeth Inscription

A rare Australian fiddleback blackwood fox hunting stick inscribed 'This Riding Whip Was Used In Australia James Berridge Smith Who Changed His Name to Steeth', Steeth went on to become a renowned silversmith in Victoria, the current Melbourne Cup was desi

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A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with carved ivory Bonzo…
Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Ivory Bonzo Dog

A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with carved ivory Bonzo dog, circa 1925, 34.65 in.

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A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with rose gold collar,…
19th Century Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Rose Gold Collar

A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with rose gold collar, 19th century, 35.04 in.

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A whale's penis walking stick with fiddleback blackwood handle,…
19th Century Whale Penis Walking Stick with Fiddleback Blackwood Handle

A whale's penis walking stick with fiddleback blackwood handle, 19th century, 35.83 in.

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A rare Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with glass…
Rare Australian Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Glass Handle

A rare Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with glass bust handle and sterling silver collar, 19th century

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A group of four Australian walking sticks including rare…
Australian Walking Sticks Collection

A group of four Australian walking sticks including rare Tasmanian specimens wood stick, a folk art possibly Aboriginal stockman cedar stick with carved snake engraved William Fisher and two fiddleback blackwood sticks, one with antler handle, longest 103

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A silver mounted fiddleback blackwood walking stick, late 19th…
Late 19th Century Silver Mounted Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick

A silver mounted fiddleback blackwood walking stick, late 19th century, 34.06 in.

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A fiddleback blackwood walking stick, 19th century, with carved…
19th Century Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Cat Handle

A fiddleback blackwood walking stick, 19th century, with carved cats head handle, glass eyes and silver collar, 37.80 in.

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A rare fiddleback blackwood walking stick with sterling silver…
Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Silver Magnifying Top

A rare fiddleback blackwood walking stick with sterling silver compartment top revealing a magnifying glass, 19th century

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A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with finely carved…
19th Century Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick with Carved Handle

A fiddleback blackwood walking stick with finely carved scrolling handle inlaid with pine and ebony, late 19th century, 35.83 in.

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Two blackwood walking sticks with inlaid specimen timber…
19th Century Inlaid Timber Walking Sticks

Two blackwood walking sticks with inlaid specimen timber handles, late 19th century, 35.43 in. and 36.22 in.

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Two fiddleback blackwood walking sticks, circa 1900. Longest 92…
Pair of antique blackwood walking sticks

Two fiddleback blackwood walking sticks, circa 1900. Longest 36.22 in.

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A finely carved blackwood walking stick, with an 'Advance…
19th Century Blackwood Walking Stick with Coat of Arms

A finely carved blackwood walking stick, with an 'Advance Australia' coat of arms, 19th century, 35.04 in. long

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Three silver mounted blackwood walking canes, Australia,…
Silver Mounted Blackwood Walking Canes from Australia

Three silver mounted blackwood walking canes, Australia, 19th/20th century, the tallest 35.04 in.

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Walking sticks: group of 7 antique & vintage sticks including…
Antique and Vintage Walking Sticks Collection

Walking sticks: group of 7 antique & vintage sticks including silver top & collars, blackwood, etc.

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Australian stockwhips & other curios: Museum standard life-time…
Australian Stockwhips & Curios Collection

Australian stockwhips & other curios: Museum standard life-time collection of stockwhip handles, walking sticks & walking stick handles. Predominantly Australian origin ranging from early 19th to mid 20th century. Many fine examples including fiddleback bl

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Antique walking sticks. Carved blackwood & a metamorphic stick…
Antique Carved Walking Sticks with Silver Plaque

Antique walking sticks. Carved blackwood & a metamorphic stick with silver plaque 'Presented To W.Pinnington Esq. By The Members, Portwood Working Men's Club On His Resigning Office As Hon. Treasurer Feb. 17th (18)96'. (2 items)

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Two various 19th century walking sticks, blackwood, huon pine…
19th Century Walking Sticks: Blackwood, Pine, Oak & Silver Top

Two various 19th century walking sticks, blackwood, huon pine and pollard oak, one with a sterling silver top

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Walking Stick: Fiddleback blackwood with silver plated top,…
Silver Topped Blackwood Walking Stick

Walking Stick: Fiddleback blackwood with silver plated top, late 19th century. 35.04 in.

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Walking Stick: Fiddleback blackwood with pine, cedar & ebony…
Late 19th Century Fiddleback Blackwood Walking Stick

Walking Stick: Fiddleback blackwood with pine, cedar & ebony top, late 19th century. 32.68 in.

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Six assorted walking sticks and canes including a fiddle back…
Assorted Walking Sticks and Canes

Six assorted walking sticks and canes including a fiddle back blackwood

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