Canes

From the Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century

By: JEFFREY B. SNYDER

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Hardcover | 6 March 1997

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Hardcover
288 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
30.5 x 22.9 x 2.7

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A visual exploration of canes and staffs from the late seventeenth through the twentieth century, featuring 900 color photographs and detailed insights into their history, design, and etiquette.

Canes and Staffs: A Collector's Guide to Forms, Functions, and History provides an extensive look at both folk art and formal walking sticks across centuries. This book presents a sweeping survey of canes with intricate handles depicting human and animal forms, as well as scrimshaw, glass, gadget, weapon, political, and presentation canes. Historic events and relics are also represented among the featured pieces. With photographs arranged in broad categories, collectors gain insight into the artistic and functional diversity of these unique objects. Additionally, this guide covers cane terminology, dating techniques, and formal cane etiquette, making it an essential reference for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Key Selling Points:

Features 900 color photographs showcasing a wide range of canes and staffs
Covers folk art and formal canes from the 17th to 20th centuries
Includes gadget, weapon, scrimshaw, glass, political, and presentation canes
Provides insights on cane terminology, dating techniques, and etiquette
A valuable reference for collectors, historians, and antique enthusiasts

For those fascinated by historical artifacts and decorative arts, Canes and Staffs: A Collector's Guide to Forms, Functions, and History is an indispensable resource.

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