Rare & Unusual English 1935-1936 Farrier\'s Walking Stick with Integral \'Hands\' Measure, Spirit Level Arm & Hallmarked Sterling Silver Mounts. Sn 10206. Rare & Unusual English 1935-1936 Farrier\'s Walking Stick with Integral \'Hands\' Measure, Spirit Level Arm & Hallmarked Sterling Silver Mounts. Sn 10206. Miscellaneous

This is a rare Farrier's walking stick. Made of sycamore it measures 37" in length with a curved handle. The head of the stick has Sterling silver hallmarked mounts which date to London 1935-36 and a German Silver end cap. The upper mount has a thumb recess which, when pushed reveals an integral folding wood measuring stick which lies within a recess in the walking stick. The professionally made measuring stick is graduated in 'hands' and metres/cms (to 170cms) for measuring the height of horses. The measure has a hinged 15 " brass arm made to lie across the horse to measure its exact size. The arm incorporates a small glass spirit level to ensure the arm is straight when measuring. The measure is marked 'Made In England'. The price for this rare and unusual functioning piece of Farrier's equipment with Sterling Silver mounts includes UK delivery. Sn 10206.