Canes & Walking Sticks

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  • Brass Eagle Head Walking Stick
    Estimate
    $10 - $200

    Brass Eagle Head Walking Stick

    Est.
    $10 - $200
    Lion and Unicorn
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $10
  • Briarwood Walking Stick with Carved Bone Handle
    Estimate
    $10 - $200

    Briarwood Walking Stick with Carved Bone Handle

    Est.
    $10 - $200
    Lion and Unicorn
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $10
  • Group of 17 Canes and Umbrellas
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Group of 17 Canes and Umbrellas

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • 19th Century 14k Gold Handled Repousse Walking Stick
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    19th Century 14k Gold Handled Repousse Walking Stick

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • 10 Glass Crook Top Canes
    Estimate
    $250 - $450

    10 Glass Crook Top Canes

    Est.
    $250 - $450
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • 15 Various Glass Canes
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    15 Various Glass Canes

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Lot of Six Glass Canes
    Estimate
    $250 - $450

    Lot of Six Glass Canes

    Est.
    $250 - $450
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • 34 Sea Green Glass Canes
    Estimate
    $250 - $450

    34 Sea Green Glass Canes

    Est.
    $250 - $450
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • 12 Glass Knob Top Case
    Estimate
    $250 - $450

    12 Glass Knob Top Case

    Est.
    $250 - $450
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • 15 Various Glass Canes
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    15 Various Glass Canes

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Three Piece Lot, to include Antique Wooden Cane
    Estimate
    $150 - $300

    Three Piece Lot, to include Antique Wooden Cane

    Est.
    $150 - $300
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75

Antique walking sticks are more than fashion accessories. These decorative pieces of fashion history display exquisite craftsmanship and can be quite valuable to collectors. The collection of vintage and antique canes and walking sticks for sale from Bidsquare served as personal objects with a rich history and a strong and loyal following. They are a reflection of the people who used them. Rather than an individual walking stick, collectors often buy a collection of walking sticks at our online auctions

Some historians and collectors draw a distinction between the canes and the walking sticks by their materials, with the former being made from wood, bone, or ivory and the latter being made from bamboo and reed plants.

Antique Canes and Walking Sticks

Although a walking stick is often referred to as an item of a bygone era, the history of the ceremonial staff dates back as early as Egyptian times. In the early days, canes and walking sticks were designed for use as assistance during a long journey or to defend against potential attacks.  It was fashionable for men to carry them in the early 17th century and there were rules of etiquette for carrying them. In fact, It was necessary to apply for special licensing in London by the early 18th Century to carry one, and its violation could result in losing the privilege. During the Victorian period, all manner of designs and finishes of walking sticks were created, including those from carved animal heads as well as provocative sticks that turned heads. 

Vintage and antique walking sticks and canes still carry significant value at auctions. The auction at Bidsquare features decorative, weapons, and system canes and walking sticks of the finest quality available, including many that incorporate added features. The German vintage canes are highly sought after by collectors. Besides, affordable vintage walking sticks with hidden guns are also in high demand at auctions.

Quick Facts about Canes & Walking Sticks

  • Some people in the 19th century used the walking stick instead of a sword as an accessory to dress.
  • While walking sticks are a temporary device primarily used for stability and balance, walking canes function as mobility aids.