CANES ~ From The Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century [17th/20th/antique/collectible/collectable/walking sticks]

Jeffrey B. Snyder

Published by Schiffer Publishing

About this Item

12 1/4" x 9 3/8", 252 pp., yellow cloth with black titling to front board and spine, in illustrated dustjacket. The Bible of canes and walking sticks, this copy in near pristine condition with only the faintest of shelf wear. Fine in a Fine jacket. See photo enlarged. "A magnificent tour of canes and staffs from the late seventeenth through the twentieth century in both folk art and formal designs. Color photographs provide a sweeping survey of the varying cane forms available to collectors today, including canes with handles bearing human and animal forms, scrimshaw and glass canes, gadget and weapons canes, political, and presentation canes. There is something to peak anyone's interest among these beautiful and engaging sticks. Even historic events and relics amy be found among the canes pictured here. Both rare and common canes are presented in an impressive visual format. Cane terminology, dating techniques, and formal cane etiquette are among the topics discussed in this collector's handbook. Photographs are arranged in broad categories to provide a sense of the scope of human imagination rendered in these magnificent sticks." - publisher. Seller Inventory # 02953

Bibliographic Details

Title: CANES ~ From The Seventeenth to the ...

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Binding: Oversized Hardcover

Condition: Fine