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A cane consisting of a glossed cherry wood finish, and modest head, it is significantly altered from the uniform appearance of the malacca canes. The bottom of the cane has a rubber casing indicating that perhaps this cane was actually a walking aid…

Malacca cane with a brass top. A floral design is engraved at the top along with dates and initials. The dates range from (18)80 to (18)89.

The initials are as follows: 80: C.H.M.D, H.A.P. 81: J.W.B.H, J.B.T., R.H.B., 82: N.T.B., F.W,N.H.,…

Wooden cane with brass top and bottom. Top brass is embossed with a floral motif. A tassel is also attached.

Metal head with two pointed ends and a long wooden handle. Initials J.S. stamped into underside of head and possible patent mark on flat edge of head. Attached label in two pieces but with no discernable information. Two stickers found on handle, one…

The history of this cane is unknown but its symbolism is strongly Scottish. Note the well worked thistles and woven tweed-like appearance. The snake connects it to the medical profession.

A snake twined around a cane has been a symbol of medicine…

A cylindrical bottle with a wooden stopper containing Podophyllum Peltatum, prepared by a homeopathic chemist Joseph James, Promenade Place, Cheltenham, who was apprenticed to a homeopathic chemist called Edwin Wheeler and within a few years bought…

Powdered Jalap, prepared by Duncan, Flockhart & Co., Chemists to her Majesty. Jalap is the name of the drug and the plant it comes from, traditionally grown in Mexico, India and Jamaica. Powdered jalap is made from the tuberous roots of the plant and…