Canes reached the pinnacle of their popularity, especially among the gentry and upper echelons of society, in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, becoming far more than just a mobility tool, but rather a statement piece to project one's social status and wealth. The grip appears to have been carved out of part of a walrus tusk, and takes the form of a swimming polar bear, with a walnut cap on the larger diameter end. There is a silver band where the grip meets the shaft with London hallmarks and "K&SLD" for Kendall & Sons Ltd. Kendall & Sons Ltd. was founded by William Wheeler Kendall in 1870 and remained an esteemed family business for over 100 years. The ebonized shaft is tipped with a brass ferrule. It measures 31 1/8 inches overall.