A Fine Novelty Victorian Walking Stick with Parquetry Balloon Handle sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Additionally Dhurrries have a low

Additionally Dhurrries have a low maintenance cost as they do not get infected by insects responsible for destroying carpets

with felt antlers and the raised letter Steiff button present in his ear

and the overall condition

but somehow wholly appropriate gilt frame

and RSPCA “Thank You” emblazoned in scarlet to a square white front panel on a black plinth base

A Fine Novelty Victorian Walking Stick with Parquetry Balloon Handle sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Additionally Dhurrries have a lowOrigin: English Period: Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1880 Length: 35 inches Handle Top Diameter: 2 inches The ebonised oak cane profusely carved with nulling, terminating in a steel collar and a fine and unusual balloon shaped parquetry chequered mahogany handle, with the original brass ferule also present. The handle is, in particular, wonderfully tactile and conjures up the magic of hot air balloon flight in Victorian times.