* Thsi usperb sword stick has a most ornate Chinese silver (white metal) pommel with cast and chased exotic landscape and figuative scenes.* It is complemented by a prisitne blade fitting into a fine bamboo shaft and origianl brass tip.* this is likely to have been made for a high ranking official .* Acquired from an amazing 180 item collection of world-wide sword sticks built up over 30 years. I understand that it may have come from Cowloon.* The whole sword stick is in superb undamaged condition.**************************************Shipping Other than a few smaller items that can be safely posted, nearly all items are hand delivered (and set up in the case of clocks) by Martin Bros who are one of Britain�s most prestigious carriers of antiques and fine art. I wish us avoid the hassle of cheap men and their vans! The standard (subsidised) delivery price shown is for mainland UK excluding Scotland. Please ask for a Quotation where the standard price is not applicable.**************************************Restoration and Presented ConditionI do not subscribe to the shabby chic or make it like new approach using modern materials which can make future restoration extremely difficult and impede long-term investment value. Any restoration work is done to the highest (museum) standards using traditional materials so as to not compromise the patina of age. Accordingly, please note some antique items for sale will have wear and marks associated with use over many generations that adds to the aesthetic beauty of the piece from the collector�s perspective. **************************************Fine Art - ConditionAll Paintings offered have been chosen for their excellent original condition, with where necessary museum standard cleaning, restoration and revarnishing. Presented in Gallery condition they are ready to hang for many generations, before cleaning / revarnishing may be necessary.********************...