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Description
34" walking cane, brass oval knob, wood shaft. stamped into collar is a circle with the letters WS. to the left of it is an oval that has a colonial bell ringer. Brass knob very heavy. there is a brass collar on the tip.
Category
Other
Medium
brass and oak
Distinguishing marks
WS in a circle on collar of knob, inside an oval colonial bell ringer
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
34"
Weight
5 ibs
History
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Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
It's a "Skull cracker" cane, these were used for self defense as well as for walking. The brass ones don't sell for much, usually under $100.00 at auction.
In reply to Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak by Anonymous (not verified)
Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
I also have the same cane without the bell ringer. Has anybody actually had theirs appraised? I am very curious about it's origin and value.
Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
I have the same cane w/o the bell and am also interested in the history and value.
Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
One was given to me in Pickering Ontario 1975- 76 It had a tag which read that is was made of Hickory with a steel shaft attached at the tip. It mentions that the Brass was heat set into the wood. I got fairly good at tossing it to it's mark. The manufacturer shure knew his canes. Let me know if you find out who made it and where. And no, lol. I'm not selling mine. Thanks
Re: walking cane oval brass knob, solid wood shaft, maybe oak
I had one and lost it when left in overhead luggage on a flight to Australia.
Bought in Ohio at a tobacco store in the 70's, lost in the early 90's. Beautiful balance. Made by the walking stick company(WS). No longer around, though others use the name. I though the wood was Willow or Beech and guaranteed not to break. Been looking for another one for 20 years. The brass was polished and the wood a bit lighter than in you photo.