A long ferrule on a cane (6 or 7 inches) is usually an indication of age. Unpaved streets and dirty sidewalks needed a long point to keep the decorated parts of the shaft away from stains or damage.
A long ferrule on a cane (6 or 7 inches) is usually an indication of age. Unpaved streets and dirty sidewalks needed a long point to keep the decorated parts of the shaft away from stains or damage.