Antique Swedish Silver Walking Cane Stick Circa 1920
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A decorative Swedish silver handled walking cane with foliate engraving, a presentation inscription and impressed hallmarks and makers mark, Circa 1920 in date.
It has a very decorative silver handle with foliate ornamentation, made with great attention to detail, with a sturdy hardwood tapering shaft.
It is a lovely item and as such would be appreciated by any collector of walking sticks or canes.
Provenance:
From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 90 x Width 13.5 x Depth 2.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 1 inch
Art Nouveau -
style of art, architecture and applied artespecially the decorative artsthat was most popular during 18901910. English uses the French name Art nouveau ("new art"), but the style has many different names in other countries. Art Nouveau is also known as Jugendstil in Germany, as Modern (??????) in Russia, as Modernisme in Catalonia (Spain), as Secession in Austria-Hungary and as Stile Liberty in Italy. The style was most popular in Europe, but its influence was global.
As a reaction to academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plants, but also in curved lines. Architects tried to harmonize with the natural environment.
It is considered a "total" art style, embracing architecture, graphic art, interior design, and most of the decorative arts including jewellery, furniture, textiles, household silver and other utensils and lighting, as well as the fine arts. According to the philosophy of the style, art should be a way of life. For many well-off Europeans, it was possible to live in an art nouveau-inspired house with art nouveau furniture, silverware, fabrics, ceramics including tableware, jewellery, cigarette cases, etc. Artists desired to combine the fine arts and applied arts, even for utilitarian objects.
Our reference: A3392d
Internal Ref:
A3392d
Date of manufacture : 1920
Additional Information
1002150 (AB-182704)
W: 13.5cm (5.3")H: 90cm (35.4")D: 2.5cm (1")
Early 20th Century
London, United Kingdom
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