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Pickpocket's Walking Stick
- By compressing its metal shaft, this cane becomes a functional grabber
- Three sleek tongs subtly extend from the ferrule
- This unassuming cane was the perfect item for the professional pickpocket
- The ingenious design showcases the 19th century's impressive feats of engineering
- Get complete item description here
$2,450
Item No.
31-9659
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Description
Pickpocket's Walking Stick
19th-century
By firmly gripping its metal shaft, this remarkable cane transforms into a grabber, as three sleek tongs extend from the ferrule. The fine wooden handle, adorned with delicate bear claw carvings, harmonizes beautifully with the cane’s distinctive, claw-inspired design. Beyond serving as a status symbol, 19th-century canes like this showcase the era’s impressive feats of engineering. These cleverly designed canes were often employed by professional thieves to snatch handbags and. . .
19th-century
By firmly gripping its metal shaft, this remarkable cane transforms into a grabber, as three sleek tongs extend from the ferrule. The fine wooden handle, adorned with delicate bear claw carvings, harmonizes beautifully with the cane’s distinctive, claw-inspired design. Beyond serving as a status symbol, 19th-century canes like this showcase the era’s impressive feats of engineering. These cleverly designed canes were often employed by professional thieves to snatch handbags and. . .
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Pickpocket's Walking Stick
19th-century
By firmly gripping its metal shaft, this remarkable cane transforms into a grabber, as three sleek tongs extend from the ferrule. The fine wooden handle, adorned with delicate bear claw carvings, harmonizes beautifully with the cane’s distinctive, claw-inspired design. Beyond serving as a status symbol, 19th-century canes like this showcase the era’s impressive feats of engineering. These cleverly designed canes were often employed by professional thieves to snatch handbags and small items from unsuspecting individuals.
35 3/4" length
19th-century
By firmly gripping its metal shaft, this remarkable cane transforms into a grabber, as three sleek tongs extend from the ferrule. The fine wooden handle, adorned with delicate bear claw carvings, harmonizes beautifully with the cane’s distinctive, claw-inspired design. Beyond serving as a status symbol, 19th-century canes like this showcase the era’s impressive feats of engineering. These cleverly designed canes were often employed by professional thieves to snatch handbags and small items from unsuspecting individuals.
35 3/4" length
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Specifications
| Maker: | Other |
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Type: | System/Gadget Canes |
| Depth: | 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) |
| Width: | 4.0 in. (10.16 cm) |
| Height: | 35.38 in. (89.85 cm) |
Buy With Confidence
For over a century, we've placed important art, rare jewels and exceptional objects with more than 14,000 collectors worldwide, and have been recognized by trusted publications including Robb Report, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and more.
On Approval
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125% Guarantee
Full credit plus 5% annual appreciation for five years
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Over two centuries of combined experience across our specialists
