WALKING STICKS
Aug 19, 2020
2 minutes
Janet Gleeson talks to Spencer Swaffer about the history of the walking cane, and its enduring appeal
The most highly valued sticks are those made from exotic woods, such as Malacca, ebony or rosewood
‘Idon’t know why, but every dealer I know has their own collection of them,’ says Spencer Swaffer, owner of Spencer Swaffer Antiques, as he considers the quirky charm of walking sticks. ‘We’ve
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