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Walking stick

This wooden walking stick is not all it seems. Hidden inside are a spirit level and a rule for measuring horses.

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Summary

: TB155

: Social History

: walking stick

: Wooden walking stick with a knobed handle and brass ferrula. Hidden inside it are a spirit level and a rule for measuring horses, 15 to 17 hands. 1800s.

Walking stick

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

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