Antiques M.S. Rau | Shagreen Telescope Cane

Covered Entirely In Luxurious Emerald-Hued Shagreen, This Cane Houses A Hand-Held Telescope Within The Shaft. Shagreen, Or Sharkskin Leather, Is A Durable Variety Of Hide Used Only For The Most Fashionable And Valued Objects Of The 18Th And 19Th Centuries. Covered By A Characteristic Network Of Tiny Spines, The Surface Of The Leather Is Ground And Polished, Producing Smooth Nodules That Give The Leather Its Luxurious Appearance.

Late 19Th Century

35″ Length