A Fine Novelty Victorian Walking Stick with Parquetry Balloon Handle

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A Fine Novelty Victorian Walking Stick with Parquetry Balloon HandleOrigin: English Period: Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1880 Length: 35 inches Handle Top Diameter: 2 inches The ebonised oak cane profusely carved with nulling, terminating in a steel collar and a fine and unusual balloon shaped parquetry chequered mahogany handle, with the original brass ferule also present. The handle is, in particular, wonderfully tactile and conjures up the magic of hot air balloon flight in Victorian times.

James Perry

On the left is a table and a bench

This substance has a long and varied history of use as a healing agent in medicine around the world

the mechanism still in sound operation

During her long life she became known as the greatest pick-pocket this country has ever seen with her considerable dexterity and knack for misdirection

Depth: 19 inches (at maximum)

The linked ‘S’ snake pattern is striking yet well drawn and the kilim weave reverse illustrates two large snake motifs

the body of paper maché

deep patina

Usually featuring geometric patterns and earth tones

Like a vessel of glass

off white and eggplant

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