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Learn MoreEbonized Wood and Hardstone Toulouse-Lautrec Gadget Cane
- This rare Prohibition-era flask cane features a hidden compartment for discreet alcohol transport
- It was named after artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec who reportedly commissioned similar canes
- The cane is crafted from fine ebonized wood with a hardstone cap
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Circa 1920
This exceptional ebonized wood and hardstone Toulouse-Lautrec cane conceals a delightful secret within its elegant profile. Hidden inside the hollow shaft lies a corked, conical bottom flask—a discreet solution for carrying spirits during the Prohibition era when alcohol possession was outlawed. The piece is crowned with a smooth hardstone handle that provides both aesthetic refinement and a comfortable grip.
34 3/4“ length
Circa 1920
This exceptional ebonized wood and hardstone Toulouse-Lautrec cane conceals a delightful secret within its elegant profile. Hidden inside the hollow shaft lies a corked, conical bottom flask—a discreet solution for carrying spirits during the Prohibition era when alcohol possession was outlawed. The piece is crowned with a smooth hardstone handle that provides both aesthetic refinement and a comfortable grip.
34 3/4“ length

Period: | 20th Century |
Type: | System/Gadget Canes |
Depth: | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
Width: | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
Height: | 34.75 in. (88.27 cm) |

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