Cane shaft which is finished with the addition of a metal ferrule end, ready for use The cane has the addition of a double tassel to the upper shaft The cane measures 91cm long 4.5cm diameter of the handle 2.5cm diameter of the shaft The cane weighs 265 grams. Early in the 20th century, Malacca was referred to as the King of Canes.
Malacca is one species of rattan (Calamus Ascipionum) found on the coast of Sumatra. Rattan palms have long, slender stems, and were perfect for the making of walking sticks. The stem is not round, but has a ridge or spine, often called a tear-drop, running along its length. Very light-weight, yet very strong, With a good flex for comfortable walking yet like a bamboo unbreakable. With no two specimens being alike. The stem is made up of links with joints or nodes at both ends like bamboo but is not hollow like bamboo. The bark is strong, with what appears to be a satiny, natural gloss or surface glaze. Colour varies from brown to blond or reddish amber. Packaging We pride ourselves on packing our items securely and efficiently whilst recycling as many clean materials as possible. Our feedback profile boasts the skills of our hardworking packing departement. Excludes very large and very heavy items i. Feedback We take great pride in our previous feedback and do our best to reply to each feedback left. Item Description Great effort is taken to ensure items are listed truthfully and correctly, unfortunately as humans mistakes are sometimes made. We would be happy to assist in any way possible. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The item "Antique Malacca Walking Stick/Cane With A Hand Carved Pomegranate Top 91cm" is in sale since Tuesday, January 21, 2020.This item is in the category "Antiques\Woodenware\Walking Sticks/Canes". The seller is "gerwyn-2009" and is located in Pontyclun. This item can be shipped worldwide.