Hippometric measuring rod, also known as a "canne de maquignon". Lateral knob in unscrewable horn (split at the fixing screw), graduated brass rod, chased silver-plated bronze ring decorated with a geometric frieze, bamboo shaft (split at the base of the knob, chips and knocks), metal ferrule. Length: 89.5 cm *A system cane used to measure horses at the withers.