Vijf wandelstokknoppen van gedamascineerd ijzer c. 1870 - 1880

"Vijf wandelstokknoppen van gedamascineerd ijzer" (Five walking stick knobs of damascened iron) is a design by Spanish artist Plácido Zuloaga from circa 1870-1880. The drawing depicts five different designs for walking stick knobs, each featuring intricate, elaborate patterns in shades of yellow and green on a white background, reminiscent of the damascened ironwork characteristic of the period. This piece highlights the intricate details of Zuloaga's design work and the popularity of walking sticks as fashion accessories in the 19th century.