Italian Walking Sticks ($80)

Cane collecting is as old as time.

More than 130 carved walking sticks were found in King Tut's tomb, and in Caesar's Rome the elite strolled the city with sticks of their own.

In our day, canes are a popular collectible among lawyers and judges. And whether for display or personal use, these delightful -- often whimsical -- canes come from aged, kiln-dried hardwood, and are handmade in Italy.

An elegant and distinctive gift for the autocrat who has everything.