Record ID: NARC-C3BA24
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wooden probable Walking stick of Modern date (AD 1800-1950). The object is of anthropomorphic form with ethe upper portion being in the form of a carved human head, from the lower end a circular shaft extends. The features of the head are carved, and partially obscured by the loss of the left-hand side of the face. The retained right-hand ear is semi circular and well formed, the retained portion of the nose projects from the centre of the face and is short, and round with a semi-circular nostril. The right eye is ovate with a defined brown ridge above. The hair is indic…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2022
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Record ID: WAW-CE09B5
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold handle probably from a walking stick or cane dating to the Post Medieval to early Modern period (c. AD 1750-1850). The object is rectangular in plan and would have once been tubular in form, though has since been flattened. At one end is a narrow decorated band, the decoration of which is a double transverse ribbed collar. Beneath this band is a partially exposed copper alloy ring. The tube has a shorter outer tube (8.0mm in legnth) and a longer inner tube (23.7mm in length), which overlap each other. Along one edge is a notch and crack. On the oppositre side of the…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
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Record ID: SUR-12AC4D
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cap or finial from a cane or walking stick, 28.4mm in diameter and 19.1mm high dating to the 18th or 19th century. The object is circular and has a barrel-shaped side profile. The bottom has an opening of 17mm for the wood of the cane or stick; there are three small fixing holes arranged around the lower part of the sides of the object, one of which retains traces of an iron pin. Into the top of the object is set a copper alloy Greek or Roman provincial coin, 20.6mm in diameter displaying its reverse, which features a prancing or rearing horse, left, with upraised …
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Record ID: DUR-19E172
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold walking cane ferrule dating from the late 19th century. Description: The ferrule is made from thin sheet gold and has a stamped design in relief of foliate scrolls, with a thin plain border at each edge. A large central heraldic shield features an inscribed crest of a lion's head charged with a bend. The hallmark to the right of the shield shows the initials 'J.K.' and '18Ct'. The ferrule is sub-rectangular and appears to taper in slightly towards the base. The ferrule would have originally been tubular; however, it has been compressed, and is now almost flat. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: SUR-8EBD2A
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern gilded copper alloy sheet band mounted on to a domed sheet fitting. The band contains a cylindrical wood core c15mm diameter which has a possible iron spike through its centre. Both metal elements are decorated with elaborate foliate scrolls and there is a voided shield on the band. The identification as a walking stick remains tentative
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2015
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Record ID: CORN-74B632
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy knop or finial for a walking stick or cane with moulded decoration tha spirals from a central point at the apex of the finial to the border at the base of the finial. The border consists of moulded roundels with incised crosses alternating with moulded stars and crescents. The finial is hollow and would have been mounted on to a wooden cane and this has since corroded away, but has reacted with the surface of the lead alloy to create a white powder, which was found in the interior of the finial. Bailey (1997) illustrates a similar pewter walking stick top decorated …
Created on: Thursday 27th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st December 2014
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Record ID: NLM-B1DCA9
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and wood cane handle. Cast spherical knob with a central moulded aperture of diameter 16.3mm, The hole is filled with the pale coloured wooden end of a stick, with a rectangular-ended darker wooden wedge inserted to assure its snug engagement with the knob. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800. Diameter: 28.8mm, Height (knob only): 17.6mm, Weight (overall): 51.49gms.
Created on: Friday 13th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4FD152
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Stamped silver Early Modern walking cane terminal probably the top. Inscribed with London B-1877 F-1881 P-1890 R-1892. It is made from very thin sheet silver and has a stamped design of indentations neatly arranged in horizontal lines probably machined. The ferrule is round in cross section and flat on top. The base would have originally wrapped around cane, Similar to SWYOR-78BD45, NMS-EEF7F5 and NARC2733 The length is 30mm, width/diameter 22mm, and the weight 15.51g.
Created on: Monday 21st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2772C7
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy walking cane terminal, now rather dented to one side. Inside it are the remains of a wooden cane and a white substance. Found with it, though no longer remaining inside, is a short section of wood 33.5mm long and c.9mm in diameter. The object measures 68.15mm in length and 38.39mm in diameter at the wider, closed end. The neck has a lip c.21mm in diameter and inernally measures c.16mm im diameter. It weighs 62.28g. Above the lip, open end facing downward, is an engraved date 1678 and above the date is the inscription IOHN+PANE. The I and E are one a…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2013
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Record ID: PUBLIC-80B4E2
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy decorative top off a military other ranks cane. It has a bulbous shape which is 28 mm in diameter with an open end which fitted onto the end of the cane. This measures 12mm in diameter. The pressed metal design features on the top of the cane and it has an outer circular border in the shape of a wreath. this is dissected from top to bottom with the Prince of Wales's feathers - underneath this is a Queen's crown and below that a double circle cypher. A scroll containing "ALBUHERA" follows and last of all a further scroll with "MIDDLESEX REGT" completes the markings. The …
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-DD5167
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy handle probably from a cane or walking stick, or perhaps from a parasol dating from the post medieval period. It is 72.4mm long, and 29mm in diameter. The handle is pommel like and is shaped like an inverted elongated teardrop. It has a flattened top with a central moulded decorative design which is illegible. The main body is decorated with circumferential grooves but where the neck tapers there is foliage decoration with some hatched areas. The handle is hollow and the neck is open. There are two internal rough projections, and surviving inside the handle is a piece of…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-EB2F76
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy walking cane top with the remains of the wooden cane intact. The object comprises a cylindrical copper alloy cap. The cap has a concave top; the sides curve in slightly before widening again, forming a 'waist' on the object. There is some damage to the cap at the bottom of the side; the remains of the wooden cane have swollen out of this break. There is a perforation for an attaching rivet opposite to the break. The cap is not decorated.
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-78BD45
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver probable walking cane ferrule dating from the eighteenth century. The ferrule is made from very thin sheet silver and has a stamped design in relief of scrolls and rope work round a border along one edge, and foliage on the rest of the object. The ferrule is sub-rectangular and has rectangular tabs along the edge beyond the border. That edge is convex as if originally fixed to a tapering object. The other edges are straight but damaged and it is not clear if the object is complete. It measures 44.9mm long, 29.1mm wide and 0.4mm thick. The silver is tarnished and is mostly grey…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: KENT-9253E8
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Birds head, fragment, cane top decoration?
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC3257
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A 'lions head' mount with cast decoration in relief showing a lions head, there is a circular aperture in the top of the head presumably where it was attached to the stick, at the front of the nose is a small integrally cast copper-alloy loop which may have performed a 'safety' function, holding a chain.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT3178
Object type: WALKING STICK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Ornate walking stick ferrule with remains of stick inside.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BEDFORDSHIRE TOTTERNHOE', grid reference and parish protected.