Antique Birmingham Silver Walking Stick Handle Top c1895 John Grinsell & Sons revival porcelain

Antique Birmingham Silver Walking Stick Handle Top c1895 John Grinsell & Sons revival porcelainA beautiful silver swagger stick or walking cane top knob handle. It has an attractive repousse pattern and is impressed by the maker. The piece is from 1895 in the late 19thc and in good condition overall. There are impressed initials on the top that are very ornate and hard to work out. Measures Height 1 & 3 4" or 4. 5cm in height Diameter opening inner 1" or 2. 5cm Bio John Grinsell & Sons was a Birmingham based silversmith company that operated

it had opened a factory in Burslem

Condition~ In good condition with no damage found when inspected

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It features a beautifully painted peony flower

Condition~ Inspection found the piece in very good condition with small signs of use

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Just one round comport has four rim hairline cracks and one plate has a faint hairline to underside

There are small surface scratches and signs of wear which are commensurate with age and use

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Condition:  Inspection found overall very good condition with no chips or cracks