Carved Walking Stick

Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5

Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5

Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5
He's sitting atop an antique malacca cane with a brass/gold collar. I can see no hallmarks on the metal cane collar. I'd say he's a bulldog, possibly a pug.

And the cane is now only about 9 inches tall. Searching online i have seen an almost identical one described as a mid-Victorian, English carved bulldog/pug on a malacca cane. I guess the cane had an accident and the owner felt his dog was rather special, so he was saved on a rather basic stand.

The carving and detail on this little bulldog is quite exceptional. I don't know that i've ever seen such a good example. Including the tiny hand-made metal collar with individual moving bells on, someone has taken considerable time and care. This would have been a very expensive item when new. He has two-tone glass eyes and a slightly squashed/damaged tail.

He has a really great colour and patina, and is not as worn down as the age should suggest, due to being an ornament for a number of years. The stand is a simple piece of turned pine, over-painted from the original yellow. From underneath you can see the interior of the original cane, confirming the malacca/bamboo.

The stand was not made recently. I did notice a very faint printed name of the bottom, but i can't make it out.

Please see the photos and feel free to ask any questions. The overall height is 13 inches and it all wieghs 180 grams. The pommel/handle/dog is 4.5 inches tall.

I'm not sure he should be kept as a lovely piece of antique treen, or would suit being put onto a new cane. I assume there is a join between the cane and handle, under the brass collar? And so could potentially be re-born? It would be good to see him out and about, enjoying life again.

This antique wooden, hand-carved bulldog handle on a malacca cane is not typical in this quality. The intricately carved details and historical significance make this a valuable addition to any collection of antique woodenware. Ideal for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship, British heritage and rare high-quality treen.

I wil pack him very carefully for travel. Thanks for looking, and i'm always open to reasonable offers. Do please checkout my other items and feedback.


Rare Antique English Bulldog Intricately Hand Carved Walking Stick Pommel 4.5