A English Silver Mounted Malacca Scrivener's 'System' Walking Stick

London, 1914

the silver cap unscrewing and lifting off to reveal a wax seal, melting spoon and wax container, the shaft ending in a horn ferrule.
silver handle hallmarked for Sterling
Height 34 1/2 inches.

Property from the Collection of Steve Ramsey, Amelia Island, Florida

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A English Silver Mounted Malacca Scrivener's 'System' Walking Stick

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