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Early 20th Century Bamboo Sword Stick
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Early 20th Century Bamboo Sword Stick

1900 - 1920
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

With a white metal knop, collar and ferrule this early 20th century sword stick has holes for a wrist strap, it has a substantial square section blade and is in good solid condition.

Probably made in the the Far East or India just before the First World War.

Size:

Total Length - 34" (86.5cm)

Blade Length - 22.5" (57cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Bamboo Sword Stick to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115027
Dealers Internal Reference
30988
Description
With a white metal knop, collar and ferrule this early 20th century sword stick has holes for a wrist strap, it has a substantial square section blade and is in good solid condition.

Probably made in the the Far East or India just before the First World War.

Size:

Total Length - 34" (86.5cm)

Blade Length - 22.5" (57cm)

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Bamboo Sword Stick to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115027
Dealers Internal Ref
30988
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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 early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord.
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Archive I An early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord.

Early 20th Century Bamboo Sword Stick

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Archive V An early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord. View VIII
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An early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord.
Early 20th Century Bamboo Sword Stick
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An early twentieth-century bamboo sword stick featuring an embossed silver pommel, a narrow steel blade, and a woven black wrist cord.
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBamboo, Steel, Silver
  • ColourNatural Brown
  • MotifsEmbossed silver pommel, Concealed steel blade, Natural bamboo shaft, Woven wrist cord
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian sword stick combines a natural brown bamboo shaft with an embossed silver pommel and a concealed square-section steel blade. The handle assembly includes a rounded top section with decorative repousse moulding, matching metal collars, and a woven black wrist cord suspended from side attachment points. Alongside the wooden sections, the item features a bright metal ferrule at the base and a fitted scabbard section that encloses the narrow metal blade when sheathed. Measuring 87 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, this practical novelty piece is suited for display in a gentleman's study or library. Positioned beside the front door or within an entrance hallway, the piece serves as a traditional walking aid with a hidden self-defence feature. The natural grain of the bamboo segments contrasts with the polished finish of the silver-coloured metal mounts and the dark texture of the hanging strap. The straight shaft maintains a uniform diameter from the rounded handle down to the tip, while the removable lower section reveals the slender steel weapon within. Collectors of early twentieth-century gentleman's accessories will find this item suited for integration into historical display cabinets or umbrella stands.

FAQs

A sword stick, or sword cane, is a traditional walking cane containing a concealed blade, popular in eighteenth and nineteenth century Europe as a stylish personal defence weapon.

They were commonly crafted using lightweight bamboo, malacca cane, or hardwoods for the shaft, paired with forged steel blades and silver, brass, or bone handles.

Authentic examples feature hand-forged steel blades with natural patination, hallmarked silver or brass collar fittings, and tight flush joints where the handle meets the scabbard.

Display options include mounting the piece inside a glass shadow box frame or placing it upright in a heavy umbrella stand alongside traditional walking sticks in an entryway.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled room, regularly apply microcrystalline wax to the steel blade to prevent rust, and avoid applying moisture to the bamboo sheath.
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