- DeptCollections, Decorative Arts, Silver, Walking Sticks and Canes
- SizeLength 34.25 in.
- Ref #180-5230
- Lot #440
- EST $$800-$1200
Lady’s Sterling Silver Chinese Shar-Pei Dog Knob Walking Stick, 19th Century, the Shar-Pei collared dog’s head marked Sterling 925, with ringed band, on tapering bamboo shaft ending in a metal ferrule.The Shar-Pei is a dog breed from southern China. Traditionally kept as a property guardian, the Shar-Pei was driven to the brink of extinction in the 20th century. The breed is known in the West for its deep wrinkles, whilst a traditional less wrinkled form is maintained in Hong Kong
Length 34.25 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Stephen Weinroth, Nantucket, Massachusetts
This item is included in the upcoming July 1, 2023 auction.
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