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What is the correct length for a walking stick?
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To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Collection of 13 Antique Walking Sticks. English. C.1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A lovely collection of 13 walking sticks.
Some great colours of different woods
I particularly
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Handsome Collection of 16 19th Century English Walking Sticks, Some with Daggers
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome collection of 16 19th century English walking sticks, some with daggers. Priced Per
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
4 Vintage German Souvenir Hiking Badge Walking Sticks Canes 32" - 37"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four vintage German / Austrian folk art traditional hook style walking sticks / canes
Category
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Set of 9 Ethiopian Pilgrim Walking Sticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ethiopian pilgrim staffs, each showing a well worn patina and mounted on a custom black steel base. Painted hardwood, each mounted on a custom black steel base, excellent antique con...
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Collection of Walking Sticks in Shadow Box
Located in Peekskill, NY
There is a nice variety of canes in this early collection and display case. The case looks to be 1800 with wavy original glass. The whole display has a very rich look.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shadow Boxes
Materials
Glass
English Edwardian Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand or Walking Stick Stand
Located in Wells, ME
umbrella stand has twelve divisions in the top for easier access to one's walking sticks or umbrellas. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron, Tin, Brass