Cromach for a very tiny man...?

**Nathan** · 6th December 13, 01:41 PM

So, I found this in the local thrift store today and while it's only the length of a normal walking cane, I think you'll agree that the head is carved in the Highland style much like a cromach. I've seen these in some old photos on this forum, especially posed ones and I'm curious about the tradition of walking sticks that go to the waist rather than the chest. Were/are these used in town? Were/are they only to assist the injured or are they a fashion accessory? I've seen them in the hands of men who looked too young and fit to need them to assist locomotion but they could have taken a bullet in the leg or something. I'm just curious about what I've found here and whether I should leave it as is, or fuse the head onto a longer shaft and make myself another cromach.

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**Tomak** · 6th December 13, 02:24 PM

A very nice find. You obviously have much better thrift shops than I have access to.

**Nathan** · 6th December 13, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Tomak

A very nice find. You obviously have much better thrift shops than I have access to.

Thanks Tomak, the trick is to go frequently. I have to admit, today was a good day. I also snagged a lovely Harris tweed sports coat in a purple heather hue that won't require a single stitch from my tailor, a wonderfully high end pair of brogues, a glen check tweed waistcoat and two tattersall shirts, one of which compliments the Harris Tweed perfectly.

So...about my $4 stick...anyone?

**Kilted Cole** · 6th December 13, 04:01 PM

Do you have a relation under the age of ten that wears a kilt? Could make quite the accessory for a wee kiltie while attending the games with dad.

**MNlad** · 6th December 13, 04:26 PM

Personally, I wouldn't touch a thing. You have a fine walking stick, probably vintage, and just the thing for an afternoon stroll. It all depends on how it falls to hand as you put just a bit (not too much) of weight on it.

**Thomas H** · 6th December 13, 06:36 PM

Yes wonderful find ,and looks to be a one piece construction, very rare. I have thought of making a matching set of Daddy and me cromach for a dad and child. This picture has sparked my interest even more.thank you for sharing.