Pickpocket's Walking Stick
$2,450.00
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Pickpocket's Walking Stick
19th-century
By firmly gripping its metal shaft, this remarkable cane transforms into a grabber, as three sleek tongs extend from the ferrule. The fine wooden handle, adorned with delicate bear claw carvings, harmonizes beautifully with the cane’s distinctive, claw-inspired design. Beyond serving as a status symbol, 19th-century canes like this showcase the era’s impressive feats of engineering. These cleverly designed canes were often employed by professional thieves to snatch handbags and small items from unsuspecting individuals.
35 3/4" length
Pickpocket's Walking Stick
$2,450.00
19th-century
By firmly gripping its metal shaft, this remarkable cane transforms into a grabber, as three sleek tongs extend from the ferrule. The fine wooden handle, adorned with delicate bear claw carvings, harmonizes beautifully with the cane’s distinctive, claw-inspired design. Beyond serving as a status symbol, 19th-century canes like this showcase the era’s impressive feats of engineering. These cleverly designed canes were often employed by professional thieves to snatch handbags and small items from unsuspecting individuals.
35 3/4" length