拍品描述： Antique gold-handled walking stick, inscribed to N. McCless, who was Colorado Secretary of State from 1893-1895. 36 inches long. Excellent, undamaged used condition.Made of black wood--the consignor says black glazed hickory, but we feel it is more likely made of ebony. The gold handle covers the top 2 1/2 inches of the stem, then makes a 90 degree turn to form a 2 3/4 inch handle. the gold handle is hand engraved in a floral motif, and is inscribed in a panel N. Mc Clees. Also inscribed with the makers name, R F S & Co., and it is marked 14 K. A replaceable tip forms the bottom of the cane and is enclosed by a silver or nickel-silver ferrule.