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Tortoiseshell and Snakewood Cane
Tortoiseshell and Snakewood Cane
Tortoiseshell and Snakewood Cane
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Tortoiseshell and Snakewood Cane

  • This cane has a carved tortoiseshell handle with a monogrammed knob
  • It features an intricately carved coil, evocative of a snake
  • The cane embodies both artistry and refinement of 19th-century decorative arts
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$4,450
Item No. 32-0302

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Tortoiseshell and Snakewood Cane
Circa 1870

This remarkable antique cane has a carved tortoiseshell handle with a monogrammed knob that features an intricately carved coil evocative of a snake. Its design is perfectly complemented by a rare and elegant snakewood shaft, enhancing the walking stick's allure. A truly exceptional and rare example, this cane embodies both artistry and refinement.

35 3/4" length
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Tortoiseshell and Snakewood Cane
Circa 1870

This remarkable antique cane has a carved tortoiseshell handle with a monogrammed knob that features an intricately carved coil evocative of a snake. Its design is perfectly complemented by a rare and elegant snakewood shaft, enhancing the walking stick's allure. A truly exceptional and rare example, this cane embodies both artistry and refinement.

35 3/4" length
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Tortoiseshell and Snakewood Cane
Period: 19th Century
Type: Decorative
Depth: 1.5 in. (3.81 cm)
Width: 1.5 in. (3.81 cm)
Height: 35.75 in. (90.81 cm)
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