This is an Irish Blackthorn fancy walking stick. The walking stick cane has a silver handle tip and a brass bottom tip. It has an inscription on the handle of the owner (a Civil War Captain in Berdan's elite "United States Sharp Shooters") H.P. Smith, Chautauqua and dated 1901. It is in excellent shape. It is not marked silver, but a coin dealer told me it was. A beautiful piece in very nice condition. It measures 35" long and 5" across the handle. I could only find one that was sold and it sold for over $300.00. This will be my last price reduction. If I can't get $230.00 I will keep it for my children.