walking stick with caricatured figurative handle (late 19th – early 20th century)

walking stick with caricatured figurative handle (late 19th – early 20th century)

Vintage Walking Stick with Figurative Handle
This vintage walking stick features a long, tapered shaft in black-painted metal with a smooth, uniform finish. A light-colored metal segment runs along the shaft, creating a pleasing color contrast and emphasizing the vintage character of the item.
The distinctive element is the sculptural handle in patinated metal, modeled after a stylized male face topped by a hat with a pronounced peak. The facial features are detailed and clearly visible: a prominent nose, engraved mouth, and a pronounced profile give the piece a strong, expressive and theatrical character, typical of vintage decorative sticks.
The handle features a natural patina and light traces of oxidation, attesting to its age and authenticity, adding charm and depth to the metal.