Null English colonial cane of Governor or Mayor with tortoiseshell body and silv…

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English colonial cane of Governor or Mayor with tortoiseshell body and silver head, early 19th century Measurements: 90 x 6 x 3 cm

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English colonial cane of Governor or Mayor with tortoiseshell body and silver head, early 19th century Measurements: 90 x 6 x 3 cm

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