Cane
1760-1700 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The cane is full bark malacca; the ivory rondel is inlaid with silver in a pattern of decorative scrolls. There is a hole through the rondel base and cane. The two-tier ferrule is missing.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Full bark malacca, polished; ivory inlaid with silver |
| Brief description | Cane, menswear, malacca, 1670-1700, Dutch; Ivory rondel with silver piqué decoration |
| Physical description | The cane is full bark malacca; the ivory rondel is inlaid with silver in a pattern of decorative scrolls. There is a hole through the rondel base and cane. The two-tier ferrule is missing. |
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| Credit line | Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd |
| Object history | Use of reversed Cs is taken from Boulle decoration. The crosses may have symbolic significance. The inlay is formed of a silver roundel with central depression which indicates Dutch craftsmanship. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.1821-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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