Walking sticks

[Cuzzin Jack]

St. George:  I have very much enjoyed all your notes. Would appreciate( lord, all of a sudden I can't spell) any information on styles and types of walking sticks/canes. Especially as I need one myself. Thanks,                                                                                                                                                                                       Cuzzin Jack

[St. George]

You're going to have to be patient.

I'm working on a 'Note' that will address the topic - but I'm taking my time with it.

In short, though - there were a myriad of Canes and Walking Sticks back then - as there are today.

Styles didn't vary much - just materials and workmanship.

There were a lot of hand-carved ones that were one-of-a-kind.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Four-Eyed Buck]

I have a presentation cane dated 1892. It was given to the receipient by the staff and residents of the Stark County Farm. Black shaft, gold filled or plated head with engraving on the top. Not sure if it's actually ebony or ebonized wood. I was able to look the receipient up in our county Historical Society and have a picture of him and his four brothers..........Buck

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Being a "stick" user myself, I'm looking forward to the newest addition to St. George's Notes.

[Delmonico]

When I get back next week I'll dig out an unusual one I carved a few years ago, nothing fancy, but a piece of Osage Orange with a very unusual shape.  Very hard to work with because it is such a hard wood, harder than Hickory.  Makes a nice carry along when I walk the dog after dark.