Title
Squire Bancroft's walking stick
Dimensions
length: 92cm
diameter: 4cm
Other materials
The body of the walking stick is made of a light wood, possibly cane or bamboo. The bottom has been capped in horn and the top knop is made of gold, chased and raised.
Inscription/signature
Written along the bottom of the Gold knop. "From Squire Bancroft to Lord Rowton from whom recieved 1897, at whose death 1903 it was returned".
"SB" on top of knop
Provenance
Bought in 2017 by the Works of Art Committee by a member for £600.
Other number
Not listed E0029
Walking stick, topped with gold knop which has been chased, and engraved in the form of elaborate foliage and flowers.