Beginning in approximately the 16th century, canes gradually became more popular among the upper echelons of society. This popularity as an affluent accessory reached its zenith around the same time as that of horse racing, often dubbed, "the sport of kings". It is unsurprising therefore, that many canes are found associated with the sport. This piece is a prime example of that, the antique ivory grip having been relief carved in the form of a detailed horse's head with a bridle. The grip is joined to the shaft with a smooth silver band marked "STERLING". The smooth shaft is Malacca finished with a dark varnish and tipped with German silver and iron. It measures 34 inches overall.

Very fine, the grip showing an attractively aged tone and a few hairline age cracks. The silver band has an attractively aged patina. The shaft is very good with some scattered light handling marks and some mild crazing of the varnish.