Details
A GEORGE I SILVER IVORY AND MALACCA CANE
The ivory grip inscribed and dated R.S., 1721,
the silver collar later engraved with initials, W.D.
The ivory grip inscribed and dated R.S., 1721,
the silver collar later engraved with initials, W.D.
Further details
By repute this cane belonged to Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729).
Sir Richard Steele founded the Tatler (1709-11), to which Addison also contributed and also the Spectator (1711/12) and the Guardian (1713).
Sir Richard Steele founded the Tatler (1709-11), to which Addison also contributed and also the Spectator (1711/12) and the Guardian (1713).