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Cane

1890-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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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Object type
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
Dimensions
  • Length: 92.6cm
  • Handle depth: 7.8cm
Credit line
Given by Col. J. L. Melville
Collection
Accession number
T.232-1931

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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