Beautiful cane called "Pomander" (or cane-vinaigrette or doc - Lot 413

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Beautiful cane called "Pomander" (or cane-vinaigrette or doc - Lot 413
Beautiful cane called "Pomander" (or cane-vinaigrette or doctor) with flared handle in ivory finely inlaid with geometric patterns studded with silver. The top of the handle is perforated with small holes, screw system to place a scented tablet. Malacca rush shaft with two eyelets. Ring and tip in silver. English work of the 18th century. Length 85 cm. Note : The ladies who fainted would wake up breathing this pungent smell. One could also put perfumed essences in it to mask the nauseating odors of public places. The doctors themselves had such canes to fight against epidemics. N° CITES : FR2203300266-K
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