Functional object - Object, Brown walking cane with 'GC' on ornate handle

Historical information

Prior to the idea of canes being painted white in the 1930's, vision impaired people used canes of various colours and styles to assist them. This walking stick is engraved with the initials 'GC' and would have been an expensive item given the ornate metal topper. The wood is in good condition and looks little used, particularly given the lack of a protective tip at the base.

Physical description

Wooden walking stick with ornate metal topper

Inscriptions & markings

The letters 'GC' are engraved into a metal plate on the head of the stick.

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