Name

Knight Templer walking stick

Origin/date 

UK, 19th century.

Material and dimensions

Ivory, wood and copper. The schaft is 84 cm long, the handle 10,5 cm.

Description

The main symbolic image is that of the Knight Templars. On the shaft you notice a crowned Passion Cross laid upon the Cross pattée inscribed with "In Hoc Signo Vinces" (By this sign you shall conquer) resting upon crossed swords. There’s also an image of the All Seeing Eye and the ankh cross. On the back of the shaft is the square and compass.

Provenance

UK, antiques dealer.

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