Origin A classic late 19th century walking cane, sometimes also called a dress cane Around the 17th or 18th century, a stout rigid stick took over from the sword as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe, used primarily as a walking stick.  In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfil some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was rattan with a rounded metal grip. The clouded cane was made of malacca (rattan stems) and showed the patina of age:
Origin A classic late 19th century walking cane, sometimes also called a dress cane Around the 17th or 18th century, a walking stick took over from the sheep headers walking stick as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe, used primarily as a walking stick. A walking stick also became a men's fashion and dress accessory which was also helped someone to display their society class level. It would be common for an individual to wear a custom hat and walking stick to distinguish their status and wealth. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfil some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was rattan with a rounded wooden handle.
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stout rigid
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A walking stick also became a men's fashion and dress accessory which was also helped someone to display their society class level. It would be common for an individual to wear a custom hat and walking stick to distinguish their status and wealth.
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metal grip. The clouded cane was made of malacca (rattan stems) and showed the patina of age:
wooden handle.