Number: 172
Walking cane with a big ivory knob mid of 19th century. On the front side the birth of
Christ in Bethlehelm with the three holy kings and shepherds worshipping Christ.
A very finely relief carving in two and three dimensions. The back of the handle is carved with sheeps, trees and buildings. The knob is fitted on a malacca shaft with a brass ferrule. Measures of the knob: H. 9,5 cm, 3,74" in Diameter 5 cm, 1,96", overall length 91,5 cm, 36".
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