Main Sale - June 2010 : Sale A1042 Lot 2
A CASED SCARCE STOCKED TAP-LOADING AIR CANE

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A SCARCE CASED 'TAP-LOADING' STOCKED AIR CANE
retailed by THOMAS K BAKER, LONDON, late victorian, 38in overall with a 20 1/2in barrel of approx .36 cal, the air reservoir in the shape of a gun-stock retaining virtually all its original shagreen covering, the black-painted, sighted barrel cover with aperture for loading (minor dents and losses, one small split to casing, clearing rod missing), TOGETHER WITH its original oak, compartmented, green velvet lined case with a number of accessories including pump (handle replaced) and two ball-moulds, retailers label to lid (small losses and damage throughout).
Estimate £600-800