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Gadget Walking Stick Cane Camera Tripod

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Gadget Walking Stick Cane Camera Tripod Gadget cane system cane
The faux wood trick cane with the handle and ferule both unscrewing to allow the metamorphism to a fully operational camera tripod with telescopic legs.

Condition is good with the tripod in fine order, the gilt brass collar has some wear as does the faux wood cane but this is to be expected when you consider a gadget cane such as this would have been assembled and re-assembled many a time over. More importantly, no parts are missing or have been replaced.

System canes, also known as gadget or trick canes, are probably the most highly sought after variety of walking stick and have been in existence since around the sixth century when two Persian monks smuggled silkworm larvae out of China inside hollowed-out staves. The premise is that they are used with dual purpose, both as a stick in the conventional sense, as well as some additional hidden meaning or function in this example, a professional photographer’s tripod.

Amongst the four categories that exist for trick canes, this example falls into that of professional sticks, which were used, by various tradesmen and professionals to carry tools and accessories. Other examples could include a doctor’s cane hiding surgical instruments, syringes and medicines or that of a horse auctioneer carrying a horse measuring cane.

In original condition, this is a highly desirable piece both for photographers and collectors alike being functional, beautiful and very ingeniously made.
Price
£290.00  UK
$369.95  USA
€349.91  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 5/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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DimensionsLength 36 inches as cane / 31.5 inches as tripod- or 56.5 inches fully extended with telescopic legs. Thumbscrew Mount Diameter 0.6 cms Category Antique Walking Sticks and Canes Date c.1900  1900s Antiques Material Wood Origin English Condition Very Good. Item code as155a262 Status Sold

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15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
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