Extremely rare, truly collectors grade gadget / system walking cane of superb quality. 
Untouched, unaltered, unrestored original antique condition, all parts 100% original. 
Exceptional antique gadget walking stick - cane. 
Circa 19th century. 
Miniature compass at the top of handle, concealed steel internal part.
Realistically carved snake on the side - superb quality hand carving.
Head of the snake is carved from domestic cattle b0ne (mentioned to comply with ebay policy).
Cattle is a large domestic farm animal kept for their milk or meat. This animal is not threatened or endangered or protected by cites, the endangered species act, or any other state, federal, or international laws. It is legal to sell this item and this listing follows ebay rules.  
Snake body and tail carved from light color wood.
Brown color wooden shaft with bark. 
Metal push-button to release fine quality steel internal part.
   size:
About 35 1/8 in. (89.2 cm) long. 
Wooden shaft is about 13/16 in. (2 cm)  diameter at the top of handle. 
Internal steel "gadget" part is about 17 in. (43.2 cm) long.
   condition:
Good original antique condition with expected handling marks and charming indication of age. 
Miniature compass is fully functional.
Expected age wear to wooden shaft. 
Losses to bark - don't affect overall "rustic style" appearance or functionality. 
No repairs.
Age wear to original metal ferrule (tip of the shaft).