Vintage Plastic Walking Stick
Vintage Celluloid Surprise
Faux Rhino Walking Stick
Although I have very little interest in vintage walking sticks, I am always on the lookout for antique walking sticks, swagger sticks and riding crops made from Rhino horn and over the years I have bought and sold quite a few.
When I first saw this walking cane in a provincial auction, estimated £10 – £15 I thought I’d found a small treasure; until I picked it up. It was far too light to be Rhino horn, but seemed to have been made to simulate Rhino, for it was made from celluloid.
Although I have come across many celluloid walking stick handles and parasol handles in the past, this is the first celluloid walking stick shaft I have ever seen.
The stick is 36inches(91.5cm) high. The silver top is hallmarked silver – Birmingham 1921 – and bears a maker’s initials – HSM.
Sold.


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