Bamboo Shooting Stick. Gentleman's Walking Cane With Folding Seat. C1890.

This handsome late Victorian Gentleman's bamboo shooting stick which has a folding seat was made in France and is marked Bte S.G.D.G.

This French patent mark was used in the late 19th and early 20th century.

This antique bamboo stick which has a wonderful spotted pattern with brass fittings can be used as a walking cane when walking outdoors and can then be easily converted into a seat when a little rest is needed. The spike can be pushed into the ground so the stick stays in place.

This shooting stick is in beautiful condition so is a nice usable item.

Material: Bamboo. Brass.

Date: Late Victorian c1890.

Marked: Bte S.G.D.G.

Dimensions:

Height in seat position : 76 cm (30").

Height in stick position : 91 cm (36").

Width of seat when open: 34 cm (13 1/2").

Depth of seat when open: 11 cm (4 1/2").

Weight: 700 g.

Condition: Excellent usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. The seat mechanism opens and closes well. Metal is patinated and has not been polished. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the stick is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.