Canes were incredibly popular through the 19th century and into the 20th century among people from all walks of the life, with the canes growing more ornate the higher in the economic and social ladder the person was standing. Due to their popularity, they were very common gifts for Christmas and special occasions, especially among the affluent. This piece would have made a very attractive and cherished gift. The T-shaped antique ivory grip has been nicely carved with spiraling flutes and capped with silver that has matching flutes and floral pattered edges, and is inscribed with the monogram "JM". The grip is joined to the shaft with a silver band with roped edges marked "T.D&V./STERLING". The shaft is knobbed and topped with German silver and iron. It measures 32 3/4 inches overall.

Fine, the grip showing an attractive lightly aged tone and a few scattered hairline age cracks. The silver shows an attractively aged patina. The shaft is very fine with some scattered light handling marks and wear.