During the 19th and 20th centuries, canes became incredibly popular as a status symbol, especially among the upper class in Western Europe and North America. This popularity also coincided with the pinnacle of the age of empire, in which much of the African continent was being colonized by the major powers of Europe. This cane would have been very fitting for a gentleman of one of those powers given its theme. The tusk shaped grip has been expertly relief carved with the snarling head and back of a male lion. The lion is fitted with glass eyes and metal teeth. The grip is joined to the shaft by a plain silver band which is "STERLING" hallmarked. The smooth shaft is ebonized and tipped with brass. It measures 35 3/4 inches overall.

Very good, the grip shows a few scattered hairline age cracks and an attractively aged tone overall. The silver band shows an attractively aged patina. The shaft has some scattered light handling marks and retains most of the ebonized finish.