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Learn MoreTortoiseshell 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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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
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
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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