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Swagger Stick

1880-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The stick is made of polished wood. The ivory nose-shaped handle is carved in a pattern resemble a basket-weave. The ferrule is metal


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, turned and polished; carved ivory, metal
Brief description
A man's swagger stick, English, 1880-1900, wood with an ivory nose handle, metal ferrule
Physical description
The stick is made of polished wood. The ivory nose-shaped handle is carved in a pattern resemble a basket-weave. The ferrule is metal
Dimensions
  • Length: 77.5cm
  • Handle depth: 3.5cm
Credit line
From the collection of the late Miss Kathleen Dawson of Chelsea, given by her sister Miss Marion Dawson
Collection
Accession number
T.361D-1920

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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