An unusual gadget walking stick shaped like a putter, with celuoid handle simulating bone (the putter end), silver collar (hallmarked), and partridge wood shaft, sometimes referred to as a ''Sunday Putter''. Since playing golf was banned on Sundays in some places in Great Britain, a gent could turn his walking stick upside down and swing the club on the way to church. Partridge wood is one of the very fine woods for making shafts. In its natural state it is smooth, but it is often embellished by a labor intensive practice whereby every few inches a ridge is carved around the cane and a blackened line is formed making the shaft into what is called ''stepped partridge''. The wood is obtained from tropical portions of the western hemisphere. Partridge wood is also a name given to the dark colored and striated wood of a variety of Palm tree and is used for walking sticks. The condition is excellent except for the silver collar which shows minor distressing. English, circa 1900, 36'' L., 4 1/2'' Long handle. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 306BX Status: For Sale Reference#: 4102144TB Condition: Good Year: circa 1900 Country: English Height: 36 in. (91.44 cm) Width: 4.5 in. (11.43 cm) Title: Walking Stick

Instruments and Implements
Antique Walking Canes