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Cane of rattan with a chased silver knob and eye, fitted with a copper point
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Rattan walking stick with chased silver knob and eye. Decoration: below the knob, cannelures and garlands. Narrow foliate borders form the transition to the upper part with floral and foliate festoons. The laurel border and a foliate border enclose the top surface with a chased rosette. A silver eye with a chased floral ornament is attached below the knob. Above the copper point, the stick is mounted with silver. Marks and a crucifix on the knob.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineStok van rotan met een gedreven zilveren knop en oog, voorzien van koperen punt. c. 1775 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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