{"product_id":"hawthorn-hedgerow-walking-stick-19th-century-folk-art","title":"Hawthorn Hedgerow Walking Stick — Late 19th Century British Folk Art","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eHawthorn Hedgerow Walking Stick — Late 19th Century British Folk Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eA quiet triumph of rural ingenuity, shaped by hand from a single hedgerow branch. This late 19th century hawthorn walking stick captures a moment when necessity, craftsmanship, and imagination met beneath the English countryside sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eAuthentic late 19th century British folk art walking stick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eHand-shaped from a single hawthorn branch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eNaturally tapered shaft with polished branch nodules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eSteam-bent crook handle with chamfered terminal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eRich organic texture retained throughout the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eBrass ferrule fitted for durability and balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eStrong connection to rural English hedgerow traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eBeautifully worn surface with honest age and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eThis hawthorn hedgerow walking stick is a rare survivor from a craft almost lost to history — a tradition born not in workshops, but in fields, lanes, and hedgerows. One can easily imagine the moment of inspiration: a found branch, a practiced eye, and the quiet thought, \u003cem data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003ewhat can I make with this?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eThe maker has carefully prepared the hawthorn, trimming and tapering the shaft while preserving the natural nodules along the branch. These have been gently polished back rather than erased, allowing the stick to retain its subtle rhythm and tactile texture. The crook handle has been steam-bent by hand, formed patiently into its elegant hook and finished with a chamfered end that feels purposeful yet refined in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eA brass ferrule completes the piece, grounding it both practically and visually. The overall effect is understated, honest, and deeply evocative — a piece shaped by lived experience rather than ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eIn recent years, there has been a renewed appreciation for British folk art as collectors seek authentic connections to heritage, sustainability, and handcraft. Objects like this walking stick sit comfortably alongside other rural traditions such as canal boat decoration, vernacular furniture, and handmade tools — each telling a story of function elevated by care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e(All measurements are approximate and taken at the widest points.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eHawthorn wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eBrass ferrule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eSteam-bent handle construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eHand-shaped and hand-finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eAs expected with genuine antique folk art, this walking stick shows signs of age, use, and natural wear. There are surface marks, gentle abrasions, and tonal variations consistent with long-term handling and environmental exposure. These elements contribute significantly to its character and authenticity. Overall condition is good and entirely commensurate with its late 19th century origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eOrigin \/ Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a private collector of folk art walking sticks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003eDisplay leaning casually in a hallway or library corner, or incorporate into a curated folk art arrangement alongside treen, vernacular furniture, or rural tools. It also works beautifully as a sculptural accent in minimalist or country interiors, where its organic form can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eIs this walking stick suitable for use or decorative display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003eWhile structurally sound, this piece is best appreciated as a decorative or collectible object due to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3602\"\u003eIs the walking stick made from a single piece of wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3605\"\u003eYes, the shaft and handle are formed from one continuous hawthorn branch, with only the brass ferrule added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003eDoes the stick retain its original surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003eYes, the surface shows original shaping, polishing, and wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003eUnique Selling Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3944\"\u003eRare example of authentic British hedgerow folk craft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003eExpressive natural form shaped entirely by hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4061\"\u003eExcellent provenance within a specialist folk art collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003eStrong decorative presence with sculptural appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003eIncreasingly sought-after category among collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54830545240439,"sku":"1001930-1","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF6670.jpg?v=1769195979","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/hawthorn-hedgerow-walking-stick-19th-century-folk-art","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}