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Rare silver vesta and striker horse head handle cane
A rare example of a silver combination 'vesta* and striker' cane, in the form of a bridled horse head.
The silver handle is finely modelled overall and richly embossed - the top section of the horse head is hinged, and opens to reveal a rectangular match striker; this element is also hinged and opens upwards to further reveal a cavity for matches.
In fine, original working condition, the handle is mounted directly onto an ebony hardwood shaft with a silver eyelet for a silk cord, and the shaft is finished with a polished black horn ferrule
English
Date circa 1890
*match case
Dimensions
Width of handle 8cm / 3.1in, overall cane length 91cm / 35.5in.Stock number
16852The BADA Standard
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