Basque Makhila Cane - Luxury Model - France, Early 20th Century
Canne Basque dite makhila - luxe model - France, early 20th century
Scarified medlar wood shaft.
Steel trefoil.
The bottom ferrule and handle are made of chased, blued and gilded steel (often called Toledo steel).
When the handle is unscrewed, the steel stinger appears.
A model with the same workmanship and probably coming out of the same workshop. model with the same workmanship, probably from the same workshopis preserved and exhibited at the Musée Basque in Bayonne.belonged to the writer Pierre Loti. However, Pierre Loti's makhilaLoti's makhila is simpler and much less well preserved.
Length90cm
Weight 321gr
2 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1760586
Availability: In stock
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