Number 151
A proverb cane of the biedermeier period,Germany 1st half 19th century. "Do let not yourselves make fool". From the end of the ivory handle coming a hand with sleeve cuff gripping the nose of an elegant man with jacket and fly catching. The handle is ffitted on a snakewood shaft.
Measures of the handle: H. 9,5 cm, 3,7", W. 6,5 cm, 2,5", overall length 92 cm, 36".
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