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Silver handled walking stick
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:40 pm
by oscarosie
I have a silver handled walking stick and have been trying to decipher the hallmarks. Using your website and another, I think it is London, 1898, but can't decide on the maker - is it J. Howell or James Hall? Please pardon me if I am not asking the questions properly, I've never done this before.
Re: Silver handled walking stick
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:36 pm
by dognose
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
Yes, that's Jonathan Howell of Henry Howell & Co., one of the best stick makers and mounters.
Your post is perfect.
Henry Howell & Co. Ltd. - London - 1922
Trev.
Re: Silver handled walking stick
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:38 pm
by oscarosie
Oh thank you so much! It's nice to find out the origins of the walking stick, it came from to me my elderly aunt who died maybe 10-12 years ago, but I don't know it's history before that.
Re: Silver handled walking stick
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:52 am
by dognose
A history of Henry Howell & Co.Ltd. is now to be found on page 2 of:
Sticks, Whips, Canes, Parasols, and Umbrellas
Trev.