19th century, probably American. The first example of a carved Mastiff head with brown glass eyes, ivory ears and teeth joined to the cylindrical staff with ivory spacers and lanyard hole. Tapered figure maple shaft notched carved. The second walking stick of a well carved head of a hound. Ears laid back on head. Brown glass eyes and slightly elongated snout with protruding tongue as a handgrip. The dog fitted with a banded and studded brass collar serving as a lanyard holder joined to a knotted hickory shaft. Well polished with good patina. The dog well polished and carved with a pleasing expression. SIZE: 1) 34-1/4" l. 2) 36" l. CONDITION: Very good, with all original surface and with mellow color and patina. 52955-1 HMG (1,200-1,800) ESA -