Here we have a 19th century snake cane with an ornate sterling silver band and brass knobs and ferrule. I rarely use the word “exquisite”, but sometimes you see something and it screams in your mind. This is one of the best put together pieces of folk art canes I’ve ever seen. And the 120+ years of light patina is just another level. The ornate sterling silver band contrasts with the brass knob with no end. The snake’s glass eyes will check you from all angles. All the pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly.
You gotta hand it to the old timers...this is great stuff on all counts, and they constantly delivered.. The artist is a mystery, which is a shame. I bet he/she had an epic stories to tell. The walking stick came out of an old Wisconsin collection containing many antique, vintage, and folk art canes.
The cane stands 33" tall, with a width of about 2" at its widest point. As stated above, there's light perfect patina throughout the walking stick. Please see all pics as they are part of the description.
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The temptation and representation of evil is as old as the human experience. This snake is a warning, and a sweet looking warning on another level.
