A collection of three late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century figural walking sticks. Comprising: (1) a finely carved iv*ry bulldog handle with glass eyes and an ornate gold-filled presentation collar engraved, “To / C.W. Treadaway / AS A TOKEN / OF ESTEEM / FROM HIS / FRIENDS AT / THE DUKE OF YORK,” mounted to an exotic hardwood shaft with steel ferrule; (2) a carved iv*ry bulldog-form handle incorporating a concealed snuff compartment within the snout, fitted with a sterling silver collar and mounted to an exotic hardwood, probably rosewood, shaft with brass ferrule; and (3) an iv*ry telescoping eyeglass handle with silver-plated collar mounted to a tiger-striped maple shaft, retaining its original wrist loop. Together, the group illustrates the ingenuity and craftsmanship characteristic of quality European novelty and gentleman’s canes.

Dimensions: Presentation Bulldog Cane: 36 in. Bulldog Snuff Cane: 37 in.
Telescoping Eyeglass Cane: 35 in.

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General wear consistent with age and use, including scattered surface marks and handling wear. The presentation inscription remains legible, the snuff compartment opens and closes, and the telescoping eyeglass mechanism is loose.