Lot 045: Lot of Three Vintage Decorative Walking Sticks

Description

A collection of three vintage decorative walking sticks, each featuring a unique handle design, made from wood, metal, and resin. These pieces reflect a range of decorative styles, appealing to collectors of unique walking aids or display items. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century * Material: Wood, metal, resin * Style: Varied; includes carved wood, fantasy-inspired (dragon), and novelty (scorpion in resin) designs Condition: The dragon-head handle shows some paint wear and minor scuffs. The silver-coloured metal band on the scorpion handle stick appears slightly deformed. All three walking sticks exhibit general wear and tear consistent with their age and use, including minor scuffs and marks on the shafts. Interesting fact: * Walking sticks and canes have a long history as symbols of authority, status, and fashion, evolving from practical support tools to elaborate decorative accessories. * Embeddings in resin, like the scorpion in one of these handles, became popular in novelty items and decorative arts from the mid-20th century onwards. Use: These walking sticks are suitable for collectors seeking distinctive decorative items or functional walking aids with a unique aesthetic.

Condition Report

The dragon-head handle has paint wear and minor scuffs. The silver-colored metal band on the scorpion handle walking stick is slightly deformed. All sticks show general wear consistent with age and use.

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