Canes were used not only to aid in walking but also to augment fashionable dressing during the 18th and 19th centuries in America and Europe. During the late 19th century, the famous Meissen porcelain ...

Canes were used not only to aid in walking, but also as part of European and American fashionable dress in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many canes had an extra function, too. Some held swords, guns, ...

Independence becomes more elusive as we age. Time wears on our joints, weakens our muscles, and interferes with our sense of balance. Many of us need help walking at some point, but thankfully there ...

The featured items in Henry Taron’s next auction of antique walking sticks (the British term for “canes”) might make you wonder why the accessory ever went out of style. The handle of a Tiffany & Co.

Canes were used not only to aid in walking, but also as part of European and American fashionable dress in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many canes had an extra function, too. Some held swords, guns, ...

I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t ...

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