Cane
1890-1910 (made)
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The cane is made of malacca, with a crutch handle of ivory in the shape of Andromeda chained to the rocks. There is a wide silver band engraved with floral motifs and a horn ferrule
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Malacca cane, turned and polished; engraved silver and carved ivory |
| Brief description | A man's can of malacca, 1890-1910, French; Ivory handle in form of Andromeda, silver band, horn ferrule |
| Physical description | The cane is made of malacca, with a crutch handle of ivory in the shape of Andromeda chained to the rocks. There is a wide silver band engraved with floral motifs and a horn ferrule |
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| Credit line | Given by Col. J. L. Melville |
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| Accession number | T.232-1931 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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