Lot of three canes; Spain, first third of the twentieth century. Wood, silver and silver plated metal. It shows wear. One of the canes has punches. Measurements: 89,5 x 11 x 1,5 cm; 90 x 7 x 1,5 cm. This set of three canes shows a great variety of types of canes, all of them are of sober character, but nevertheless each one presents an independent and differentiated design from the others. The cane is not only a functional complement but also a protocol complement that denotes in the person who carries it, authority or command over a group or collective identity. Its historical antecedents date back to the first civilizations. One of the canes has punches.

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