Antique Silver and Snakewood Watch Opera Cane, 1800s

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This is a rare, beautiful and distinctive antique English Gentleman’s sterling silver gadget watch walking stick. The silver watch fashioned … Read more This is a rare, beautiful and distinctive antique English Gentleman’s sterling silver gadget watch walking stick. The silver watch fashioned into the handle and bearing hallmarks for Isaac Summers, Birminghan, Late 19th century The watch having a decorative enamel dial and cylinder escapement. The hinged circular glass lid opens to reveal elegant Roman numerals. The watch handle is directly mounted on a very fine polished snakewood tempering shaft with its original brass tip. It is a lovely item and as such would be appreciated by any collector of watches, walking sticks or canes. To wind the clock: Turn the lid casing clockwise. To change the time: Turn the silver knob in the centre of the watch glass. Condition: In excellent condition, been professionally cleaned and polished and the watch movement serviced in our workshops. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 87 cm x Width 4.5 cm x Depth 4.5 cm See less