Walking stick - Wood

Men's walking cane. Finely worked and sculpted, silver-plated, featuring a highly detailed full-round sculpture depicting a rooster (not a generic animal). The rooster is portrayed in a vigilant pose, with the comb and wattles clearly defined and a feathery, voluminous tail. It rests on a cast rocky or naturalistic base. It features a collar-like connector with the shaft. Shaft: straight, smooth, and cylindrical, finished in wood with a black ebony-like lacquer finish. Lower end finished with a protective rubber tip to prevent wear during use. First half of the 20th century (circa 1920–1940). This style of walking cane was a fundamental accessory of prestige and elegance for European bourgeoisie and aristocracy. There are also style reproductions made in the second half of the 20th century. Origin: France. Canes of this craftsmanship were produced in important European artisanal and jewelry/silversmith workshops. Stamp: undecipherable. Length: 94 cm.

Estimate:£150.66

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