Description: Antique Gadget Nutcracker Walking Stick Hallmarked Silver Collar Chester 1913 Click images to enlarge Description This walking stick features a decorative hand-carved handle with a hinged handle that can be used as a nutcracker. There is a silver collar with decorative engraving hallmarked for: 'Chester 1913' There is a maker's mark: 'WHC' For the Manchester tobacconists & fancy goods dealers: 'W.H. Carrington & Co.' 'W. H. Carrington & Co. was founded by William Henry Carrington, and located at 53 Thomas Street, Manchester among several other addresses. Carrington lists his profession as tobacconist as early as the 1891 census, following in his father John Carrington's footsteps. The firm first registered a silver hallmark in Chester in 1888 and in Birmingham's Assay Office in 1891. W. H. Carrington was in operation for nearly a century before going out of business.' The collar is engraved with a place name: 'Bangor' 'Bangor is a cathedral city and community in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is the oldest city in Wales and historically part of Caernarfonshire. Landmarks include Bangor Cathedral, Bangor University & Garth Pier. The Britannia & Menai Suspension bridges connect the city to the Isle of Anglesey. Treen shaft which is flat on 1 side, ending in the original metal ferrule. A rare & unique stick, ideal for use or a collector. Measurements: Length - 91cm Diameter of the handle - 8.1cm Diameter of the shaft below the handle - 1.8cm Weight - 255g Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 179 GBP
Location: pontyclun
End Time: 2025-01-09T16:04:00.000Z
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Product: Walking Sticks
Product Sub-Type: Walking Sticks with Silver
Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
Age: 1900-1940
Original/Repro: Original
Antique: Yes
Style/ Period: Traditional
Sub-Type: Treen
