In the 18th century to early 20th century, canes began a very popular symbol of social and economic status as well as sophistication. This example would have been very fitting for an affluent gentleman or lady of the period, having an antique ivory grip that has been beautifully relief carved in the form of a wood pecker perched on a tree stump. Both the bird and the stump have been accented with dark enamel, traces of which remain in sheltered areas, and the bird is fitted with glass eyes. The grip is fitted to a smooth ebonized shaft tipped with brass. It measures 37 1/4 inches overall.

Very fine, the grip shows an attractively aged tone with traces of the dark enamel remaining in sheltered areas. The shaft is excellent with only the slightest handling marks and some minor deformation of the brass tip.