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Rare Porcelain Handled Gilt Mounted Bamboo Sword Stick
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Rare Porcelain Handled Gilt Mounted Bamboo Sword Stick

19th century
Sold 14 February 2025 · AJD Antiques
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Description

This sword stick is a rare survivor with its porcelain handle from one of the Dresden factories and its gilt metal repousse mounts. It dates to the late 19th Century, because of the handle, it was probably made in Germany. The bamboo haft is also decorated with gold paint in portrait shaped sections and the blade has the remains of further gilt decoration.

There are some dents to the knop and the blade has some pitting but in general this is a very elegant collectable stick.

Size:

Total Length - 39.5" (100cm)

Blade Length - 30.75" (78cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Gilt Mounted Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1065344
Dealers Internal Reference
30989
Description
This sword stick is a rare survivor with its porcelain handle from one of the Dresden factories and its gilt metal repousse mounts. It dates to the late 19th Century, because of the handle, it was probably made in Germany.
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The bamboo haft is also decorated with gold paint in portrait shaped sections and the blade has the remains of further gilt decoration.
AJD Antiques

There are some dents to the knop and the blade has some pitting but in general this is a very elegant collectable stick.

Size:

Total Length - 39.5" (100cm)

Blade Length - 30.75" (78cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Gilt Mounted Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1065344
Dealers Internal Ref
30989
AJD Antiques
AJD Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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An antique sword stick featuring a porcelain upper section with painted figures, gilt brass mounts, and a dark bamboo shaft.
Rare Porcelain Handled Gilt Mounted Bamboo Sword Stick
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An antique sword stick featuring a porcelain upper section with painted figures, gilt brass mounts, and a dark bamboo shaft.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBamboo, Porcelain, Gilt Brass, Steel
  • ColourBrown and White
  • MotifsHand-painted porcelain, Gilt metal mounts, Segmented bamboo shaft
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Sword sticks, or cane swords, gained popularity during the Victorian era as concealed weapons for personal protection among gentlemen navigating urban streets.

Traditional construction typically involved a natural wood or bamboo shaft housing a concealed steel blade, featuring handles crafted from materials such as porcelain, horn, ivory, or cast metal.

Authentication relies on examining the construction methods, blade forging techniques, wear patterns on the ferrule, and the historical integrity of the locking mechanism.

These pieces are frequently mounted horizontally on study walls or displayed vertically within specialized stands inside a traditional entrance hall or library.

Preservation requires storing the item in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, periodically applying microcrystalline wax to metal components, and avoiding excessive moisture.
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