Antique Rare Maritime Sailors Work Walking Stick Cane, Knot Work. 18th Century.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:43213422 | Style/ Period: Georgian |
| Antique: Yes | Product: Walking Stick |
| Product Sub-Type: Cane | Age: 1800-1849 |
| Original/Repro: Original | Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware |
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OBJECT// Antique very impressive maritime sailors work walking stick showing the most amazing example of knot weaving work, the whole body from top to bottom is woven and knotted from some type of natural ratan or grass, sailors work is a type of art or craft that sailors would produce on very long sea voyages to help pass the time at sea, it is often made from things that were available, the most famous example of sailors art is of course scrimshaw produced by the whalers, this cane although simple in form is a actually a tour de force of weaving and knot work, sailors often became experts in their chosen filled as they had so much time to practice and they used the skills in their daily work aboard ship, the cane is rich in maritime is a historical object to a great age of discovery in the 18th century, one fine feature is a single ships handmade stud nail holds the entire rattan in place at the top, dating from the 18th century, genuine antique, superb colour and patina, serious collectors object. Small collection of interesting high quality items this week so please see my other items. (Please note Ebay is awash with fakes, we aim to only sell genuine antique objects on our page, we are long term sellers and are aiming to build a strong platform for dealers and collectors to bid with confidence)
CONDITION// VeryGood.
SIZE// 85 by 3.5 CM.
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***Please note all descriptions, condition reports are based on our knowledge but all of us are human so we may get things wrong so please ask questions, we are always happy to except returns if you are not happy within reason, we aim to be helpful, reliable and efficient and appreciate return business. *** Thank you for the attention Best of luck
OBJECT// Antique very impressive maritime sailors work walking stick showing the most amazing example of knot weaving work, the whole body from top to bottom is woven and knotted from some type of natural ratan or grass, sailors work is a type of art or craft that sailors would produce on very long sea voyages to help pass the time at sea, it is often made from things that were available, the most famous example of sailors art is of course scrimshaw produced by the whalers, this cane although simple in form is a actually a tour de force of weaving and knot work, sailors often became experts in their chosen filled as they had so much time to practice and they used the skills in their daily work aboard ship, the cane is rich in maritime is a historical object to a great age of discovery in the 18th century, one fine feature is a single ships handmade stud nail holds the entire rattan in place at the top, dating from the 18th century, genuine antique, superb colour and patina, serious collectors object. Small collection of interesting high quality items this week so please see my other items. (Please note Ebay is awash with fakes, we aim to only sell genuine antique objects on our page, we are long term sellers and are aiming to build a strong platform for dealers and collectors to bid with confidence)
CONDITION// VeryGood.
SIZE// 85 by 3.5 CM.
***Please note that we do combine postage if you buy more than one item, all items are sendout by Record/Signed For mail***
***Please note all descriptions, condition reports are based on our knowledge but all of us are human so we may get things wrong so please ask questions, we are always happy to except returns if you are not happy within reason, we aim to be helpful, reliable and efficient and appreciate return business. *** Thank you for the attention Best of luck
