Automaton Duck, System mascot Cane. Austria, ca.1900

Fashioned as a Mallard Duck hid inside water-plants, this cane is full of surprises, the colour and texture of the wood have been used to camouflage the animal within the environment, it is coloured with a minimalist layer of green, (already worn due usage). When a wood-button, behind the stem of the plants, is pushed, the sleeping duck arises and open its mouth as if it were ready to bite you, it livens up by two inset glass eyes. 

This large fruitwood handle is 10 cm high x 11,5 cm to the side x 4 cm wide,

There is a woven leather-collar and is on top of a hard-wood shaft ending with a brass ferrule. The OL is 87 cm. Perfect working condition with no cracks, only the wear of use, the condition is excellent. The detail of this exceptional piece is marvellous and the combination of art, have fun, function, and style have been achieved to the maximum.

* The Mallard is a dabbling duck from the Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa. The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on the wings. This species is the main ancestor of most breeds of domesticated ducks. * Wikipedia.

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