Victorian Malacca Walking Stick / Cane - Hallmarked Silver 1888 Hand-Carved Lion. Victorian Hand-Carved Lion Glass Eye Walking Stick Cane - Hallmarked Silver 1888. This walking stick features a skilfully hand-carved treen handle, shaped like a.
With original sharp glass eyes. The stick is furnished with an ornate repousse silver collar, hallmarked for:'Birmingham 1888' With a makers mark:'J. Henry Howell & Co walking sticks was founded in 1832 and was originally based at 76 Aldersgate, London. Their canes are much sought after by colectors today and are often identified by the distinctive Henry Howell Co badge or button. This is a small (7-10mm) brass disc inlaid into the wood of the shaft & stamped with the maker's mark. Howell canes which pre-date the use of this marker can also be identified by the initials JH incised on either the ferrule or the collar. The Howell shop, established at number 76 Aldersgate in London by John Howell, was highly regarded among Londoners. Among the high-end accessories offered by the business was a range of fashionable walking canes. After John's wife, Sarah died in 1851, the shop was jointly operated by John, his son Henry & daughter Amelia. A few years later a nephew Jonathan was recruited as an apprentice from a branch of the family living in Wiltshire. The collar features a cartouche engraved with the ornate initials of the original owner:'WGT' Malacca shaft with an original brass ferrule. A beautiful item, ideal for use or to be added to an animal lovers collection.Measurements: Length - 85.5cm Overall lion length - 12.0cm Diameter of the shaft under the collar - 2.4cm Weight - 320g. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva's.