LOT 427 (32945) Est R1000 to R3000 – An Early 20th Century Union of South Africa period Gentleman’s Ebonised Wooden Walking Cane with 9ct Strawberry Gold mounted Collar

Description

Maker: Henry Perkins & Sons, London 1929, stamped 375, the shepherd’s crook handle over a plain shaft with riveted plain ring collar engraved and inscribed: Presented to Head Constable Hayes C.I.D. by Uniformed Branch, S.A. Police Marshall Square and further dated 20.2. 30, the cane terminating in a hafted bone tip (Condition report: Age wearing, scratches and losses to ebonised finish (Total length:92cm)