A magnificent ivory example of the classic "ball and cap" game consolidated into this handsome cane. To play, simply remove the ball (which is tied to the shaft) from the top and then try to swing it back and catch it with the top of the cane. As fun as it is challenging, this cane is certain to provide hours of amusement.

From the 17th through the 19th centuries, the walking stick was considered an essential element of the well-appointed wardrobe. There were canes for day-time use, usually of Malacca, maple, rosewood or fruitwoods, and those for evening, made of ebony or other heavy wood, and featuring gold, jeweled, or silver handles. Traditionally, canes can be classified into three categories, formal, folk art and system, or gadget, canes. They have been made from a wide variety of materials, and used for an even wider variety of purposes. Made for royalty and common men alike, canes have been a practical and symbolic part of life for centuries.