S/4847 Antique 18th Century Folk Art Walking Stick

An exceptional 18th century folk art walking stick, having a protruding handle initialled I.R. with two carved faces. The body has a carved name, date and inscription, 'I Row II is 86' and then 'I naturally growed for use of my master and if I should break burn me hearafter'. The whole body has extensive chip carved decoration depicting leafage and other various designs. The whole has an excellent honey colour and patination.

Sold 30 in. (76 cm.) High
1¼ in. (3 cm.) Diameter American Circa 1780