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Cane

1900-1950 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The cane is made of black lacquered bamboo with a silver rondel engraved, 'H L', and a base metal ferrule.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lacquered bamboo, silver, base metal
Brief description
A man's cane, 1900-50, English, black lacquered bamboo, silver rondel inscribed 'HL'. base metal ferrule
Physical description
The cane is made of black lacquered bamboo with a silver rondel engraved, 'H L', and a base metal ferrule.
Dimensions
  • Length: 91.4cm
  • Widest part of rondel circumference: 11.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
H L (Engraved on top of rondel)
Credit line
Given by Miss Jill Spanner.
Collection
Accession number
T.86-1998

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Record createdMay 22, 2007
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