SOLD - early English Folk Art cane with rich, detailed carving
Ref : 16631
An early English Folk Art cane, made from boxwood of a rich patina, richly carved overall with multiple themes - the handle formed as the head of a warrior, his hat decorated with lead stud decoration around the rim - the shaft carved overall with gargoyle heads, a serpent rsing and branch and floral motifs - the writing carved into the cane reads 'VIVANT VICTORIA. LIBERTY & CONCORI. INDUSTRY. FRIENDSHIP LOVE & TRUTH. RBUGDEN FECIT. TYRANY [sic]. BIGOTRY. HYPOCRISY.'
Date circa:
Country: English
~ overall length 97cm / 37.8in.
price: SOLD
Ref : 16631
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