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Rare Sword Stick with a Toledo Blade and Sprung Quillons
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Rare Sword Stick with a Toledo Blade and Sprung Quillons

19th century
Sold 15 February 2025 · AJD Antiques
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Description

Mid 19th Century or perhaps even earlier, in the latter part of the Georgian era, this rare sword stick is covered with leather cloth, it has an etched Toledo blade and a release button that when the blade is drawn quillons spring out. The etchings on the blade and quillons are worn, but the quality of the workmanship is still discernible, the end on the handle has a brass cap and the stick ends in a brass and steel ferrule.

Size:

Length - 39" (99cm)

Blade Length - 27" (69cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Sword Stick to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124221
Dealers Internal Reference
40036
Description
Mid 19th Century or perhaps even earlier, in the latter part of the Georgian era, this rare sword stick is covered with leather cloth, it has an etched Toledo blade and a release button that when the blade is drawn quillons spring out.
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The etchings on the blade and quillons are worn, but the quality of the workmanship is still discernible, the end on the handle has a brass cap and the stick ends in a brass and steel ferrule.
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Size:

Length - 39" (99cm)

Blade Length - 27" (69cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Sword Stick to the 1850s.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124221
Dealers Internal Ref
40036
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 extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Sword Stick with a Toledo Blade and Sprung Quillons

Archive II An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. View II
Archive III An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. View III
Archive IV An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. View IV
Archive V An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. View V
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Archive VIII An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. View VIII
Archive IX An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. View IX
Archive X An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface. View X
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An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface.
Rare Sword Stick with a Toledo blade and sprung Quillons
Ref: SA1124221
An extracted slender steel sword with crossguard quillons placed next to its dark wooden walking stick scabbard on a grey surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMilitaria & Edged Weapons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSteel, Wood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSprung quillons, Toledo steel blade, Concealed locking mechanism, Wood-sheathed shaft
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Sword sticks, or sword canes, gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as gentlemanly self-defence tools disguised as ordinary walking sticks for urban safety.

They typically feature high-carbon steel bladesoften sourced from renowned metalworking centres like Toledohoused within wooden shafts made from timber such as ebony, malacca, or oak, with metal collars and ferrules.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-forged steel blades with period-appropriate maker marks or etching, precise mechanism fittings for the locking latch or sprung quillons, and genuine age-related patination on the wood and metal.

Displaying the item safely involves mounting it securely inside a glazed display case or placing it within a period umbrella stand inside a study or entrance hall alongside other gentlemans library accoutrements.

Maintain the steel blade with a microcrystalline wax or light mineral oil to prevent oxidation, and treat the wooden scabbard and handle with appropriate furniture wax while keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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