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Lot 360:
Art Deco Birks Sterling Mounted Walking Cane with Crook Handle, Wood Shaft
Description
A classic gentleman’s walking cane fitted with a sterling silver collar stamped “BIRKS STERLING”, mounted to a dark hardwood (ebony-toned) shaft with a traditional crook handle. The handle exhibits a deep, well-developed patina from handling, while the shaft retains a smooth, polished surface. The understated form and quality materials are characteristic of early 20th-century luxury accessories retailed by Birks.
Details
Retailer: Birks
Origin: Canada
Date / Period: Early 20th century
Materials: Dark hardwood shaft; sterling silver collar, ferrule tip
Markings: BIRKS STERLING, dedicated inscription on back from March 15th, 1936
Length: Approx. 36 inches
Condition: Good antique condition with expected wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with age and use; structurally sound
Catalogue Note
Founded in Montreal in 1879, Birks was Canada’s foremost jeweller and luxury goods retailer by the early 20th century, supplying fine silver, jewelry, and gentleman’s accessories. Walking canes bearing Birks sterling mounts were marketed as refined status objects, combining practical function with discreet luxury. Examples survive less frequently than jewelry or hollowware and remain desirable to collectors of antique canes, Canadian silver, and men’s accessories.
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