The main support of the cane comes from the shaft which is the long straight part of the cane and it too can be found made of a host of different materials. Wooden Walking Cane for Women. fill: #5F240E; We applied a flowers pattern to make the stick exquisite for any lady. Walking sticks became so fashionable they were carried by everyone. These canes, often encrusted with diamonds and jewels, can command prices well over $15,000 and are most certainly considered the prize of any collection. And there are few types of antique walking sticks. This clever cane was equipped with not one, but two swords, in the event that one's opponent was without a weapon! Many canes carved from less expensive materials will have an ornate gold collar as an accent. Choose from 141 Antique Walking Sticks For Sale - priced from 125 to 8,500 . or Best Offer. Antique Canes & Vintage Walking Sticks Collector Reference w - eBay These canes' handles are often carved into portraits of beloved animals, people, and geometric shapes. call now: These canes were used in much the same way as we use a wallet or a purse today and wealthy gentlemen or ladies would have owned several canes to be used for different outings and purposes. A man of fashion in 1800 with his walking stick. Collar - Actor Henry Ainley Price 169.00 Antique Walnut Walking Stick -Pheasant Game Bird Top & Continental Silver Collar As a dealer in important and rare canes, I carry an extensive selection of display cases that allow for safe and handsome displays. Fireman Captain's Cane $7,850 Shagreen Telescope Cane $6,850 English Magician's Table Cane $6,450 Quran Walking Stick $5,850 English Ladies' Fan Cane $5,450 Napolon Shadow Cane $4,950 KPM Berlin Figural Cane $4,450 Meissen Veiled Woman Cane $4,450 Meissen Figural Cane $4,450 Brass Fan-Shaped Cane Stand $4,450 Magician's Walking Stick $4,450 Your rating and comment have been sent to Sellingantiques. Other materials used to craft handles and shafts for decorative canes included tortoise shell, bone, antler, brass, bronze, wood, snakeskin, leather, sharkskin, and even glass. Stunning Art Deco silver handle with a very tactile feel. All rights reserved. Ivory, gold, silver, porcelain, precious gemstones, enamel and even glass were just a few of the materials employed in creating formal, decorative walking sticks. The thing which often makes an antique cane or walking stick unique is the decorative handle which is often carved and made from materials . Please add product to your wishlist to see them here. The first canes were probably little more than tree branches used for support when prehistoric man took his first upright steps. Edwardian Carved Ivory and Silver Topped Walking Stick.