Starting in the 16th century, canes and walking sticks became extremely popular, first among royalty and nobility, and by the 19th and 20th centuries having worked their way down to the middle classes as a symbol of status. This example appears to pull from one of the more popular themes of the period, Greek and Roman mythology. Though it is unclear exactly what aspect of mythology specifically this cane draws upon, it appears heavily influenced by classical mythology and may represent Amphitrite, goddess of the sea and wife of Poseidon, who was heavily associated with dolphins. The L-shaped grip has been expertly carved in the form of a woman's face inside the mouth of a heraldic dolphin, the mouth and head of the dolphin forming a helm of sorts for the woman. The grip is joined to the shaft by a smooth brass band. The shaft appears to be walnut and is tipped with brass. It measures 35 inches overall.

Very fine, the grip showing an attractive lightly aged tone and a few scattered hairline age cracks with otherwise minimal handling evidence. The brass components show an attractively aged patina. The shaft is also very fine with some scattered light handling marks.