A 19TH CENTURY SILVER COLOURED METAL, ENAMEL AND GLASS WALKI...

Hammer

£750

A 19TH CENTURY SILVER COLOURED METAL, ENAMEL AND GLASS WALKING STICK terminal cast as a lion's head with engraved fur, open mouth, teeth and tongue, the eyes set with purple stones, a further conforming tear shaped stone set to the top of the animal's head, the deep collar enamelled in bright blue and green with flowers and leaves, the front and back inset green glass panels inlaid with gold coloured metal flowers and leaves, mount 10cm high overall, stick 92cm high, possibly Mysore (later shaft, losses and faults). See illustration