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117 W Burd St. Shippensburg, PA 17257

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silla was born out of a passion for beautiful objects: special pieces with aesthetic and historical significance. In 2009, after years of collecting, Andrew Silla and his wife Grace began to work privately with clients from their residence in Southern Maryland. Quickly outgrowing the space, the business was moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2012 and after several warehouse location changes it was firmly settled in the present brick-and-mortar location in downtown Shippensburg.

The 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a large collection of works of art and estate jewelry. We specialize in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 with a particular emphasis on the Animaliers and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

Sterling Silver Match Safe Gadget Cane | David A. Bowles

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Regular Price: $1,125.00

SKU:: 503EBX05K
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STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFE GADGET CANE
David A. Bowles, London
Circa late 20th century

35 7/8" H x 2 1/2" W (handle)

An unusual and functional gadget cane in the form of a finely modeled sterling silver gloved hand, the back of which opens with a hinge to operate as a match safe. The lid is struck with 925 purity and fully hallmarked on the upper glove for the London silversmith David A. Bowles.

The hand rests over a collar of ivory above a slender tapering ebony shaft terminating in a bone ferrule. The handle shows crisp detailing, from the articulated knuckles and thumb to the cuff of the glove, with the hinged panel nearly invisible when closed.

Condition: Sterling has been left with its patina intact and polish remnants in the crevices - we can polish this to perfection upon request. Minor scuffing along the shaft, overall with a fine surface. Ferrule worn and stained.

ref. 503EBX05K