The lot includes a 20th century classic tippler flask cane featuring a naturalistically cast brass duck head, which opens to release a short glass flask concealed in the wood shaft. This type is branded in Europe as Toulouse Lautrec Cane, since the alcohol addicted famous painter carried a similar one with an absinth shot during his life time. It became very popular in the US during the prohibition days where it is known as Topper or Tippler Cane. And a vintage Russian Soviet era wooden walking cane with a bakelite handle with an eyelet and strap, featuring a Soviet Union coat of arms to the hill. Vintage Accessories And Vanity Items, Mid Century Canes And Walking Sticks For Collectors.