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Antique Canes | Antique Walking Sticks ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

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The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » M.S. Rau Blog

...…all tucked neatly away inside an unassuming cane. At first glance, the flicker cane looks like a fine, old walking stick....... Known as a notorious weapon used against French authorities by rioters in the famous 19 th century street riots, La Diabolique quickly transforms from a simple walking stick to a harmful weapon.......  It is no wonder these canes are so valued by collectors! We have had the opportunity to acquire hundreds of interesting canes over our 101-year history, and yet, each new walking stick we acquire is even more fascinating than the next... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques

...…all tucked neatly away inside an unassuming cane. At first glance, the flicker cane looks like a fine, old walking stick....... Known as a notorious weapon used against French authorities by rioters in the famous 19 th century street riots, La Diabolique quickly transforms from a simple walking stick to a harmful weapon.......  It is no wonder these canes are so valued by collectors! We have had the opportunity to acquire hundreds of interesting canes over our 101-year history, and yet, each new walking stick we acquire is even more fascinating than the next... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » May

...…all tucked neatly away inside an unassuming cane. At first glance, the flicker cane looks like a fine, old walking stick....... Known as a notorious weapon used against French authorities by rioters in the famous 19 th century street riots, La Diabolique quickly transforms from a simple walking stick to a harmful weapon.......  It is no wonder these canes are so valued by collectors! We have had the opportunity to acquire hundreds of interesting canes over our 101-year history, and yet, each new walking stick we acquire is even more fascinating than the next... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » From Our Sales Team

...…all tucked neatly away inside an unassuming cane. At first glance, the flicker cane looks like a fine, old walking stick....... Known as a notorious weapon used against French authorities by rioters in the famous 19 th century street riots, La Diabolique quickly transforms from a simple walking stick to a harmful weapon.......  It is no wonder these canes are so valued by collectors! We have had the opportunity to acquire hundreds of interesting canes over our 101-year history, and yet, each new walking stick we acquire is even more fascinating than the next... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Antiques

...…all tucked neatly away inside an unassuming cane. At first glance, the flicker cane looks like a fine, old walking stick....... Known as a notorious weapon used against French authorities by rioters in the famous 19 th century street riots, La Diabolique quickly transforms from a simple walking stick to a harmful weapon.......  It is no wonder these canes are so valued by collectors! We have had the opportunity to acquire hundreds of interesting canes over our 101-year history, and yet, each new walking stick we acquire is even more fascinating than the next... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Stories

...…all tucked neatly away inside an unassuming cane. At first glance, the flicker cane looks like a fine, old walking stick....... Known as a notorious weapon used against French authorities by rioters in the famous 19 th century street riots, La Diabolique quickly transforms from a simple walking stick to a harmful weapon.......  It is no wonder these canes are so valued by collectors! We have had the opportunity to acquire hundreds of interesting canes over our 101-year history, and yet, each new walking stick we acquire is even more fascinating than the next... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Susan Lapene

...…all tucked neatly away inside an unassuming cane. At first glance, the flicker cane looks like a fine, old walking stick... Read More »

Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

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.... Coromandel was used in the finest furnishings such as cases, revered for its distinct appearance. It was also used to craft walking sticks, billiard cues and musical instruments... Read More »

The Un-cane-y World of Antique Canes ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 12/29/2010
...The Un-cane-y World of Antique Canes ~ M.S. Rau Antiques The Un-cane-y World of Canes A A A Canes and walking sticks, upon first mention, sound perhaps like the least interesting objects in the world to collect....... Nothing could be further from the truth. There was a time when no well-heeled gentleman or lady would have been seen in public without his or her walking stick....... These often elegantly decorated sticks were not used to give support for walking, but were accessories that were actually "worn" and were, in many instances, symbols of status and wealth... Read More »
Rare Russian Blackamoor Cane

Collecting Antique Walking Sticks and Canes ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/24/2009
...Collecting Antique Walking Sticks and Canes ~ M.S. Rau Antiques Collecting Antique Walking Sticks and Canes A A A In centuries past, well-heeled gentlemen, and ladies too, were seldom seen without a walking stick in hand....... Yet despite their decline on the fashion scene, the walking stick is enjoying an extraordinary resurgence in popularity among collectors who have become fascinated with the history, workmanship......and hidden treasures found in them. While it is impossible to expound on all of the fascinations of canes and cane collecting in such a limited space, the following is a brief overview of walking sticks along with a few hints... Read More »