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Victorian Malacca Sword Stick with Toledo Blade
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Victorian Malacca Sword Stick with Toledo Blade

19th century
Sold 8 January 2026 · AJD Antiques
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Description

A slight but strong malacca sword stick dating to the last quarter of the 19th century, a crook handle with a gilt collar hides an engraved thin blued and gilt fullered blade marked for Toledo, the haft ends in a brass ferrule.

The stick is in very good original condition.

Size:

Length - 36" (91.5cm)

Blade Length - 19.5" (49.5cm)

Handle - 5.25" (13.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Victorian Malacca Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132099
Dealers Internal Reference
40034
Description
A slight but strong malacca sword stick dating to the last quarter of the 19th century, a crook handle with a gilt collar hides an engraved thin blued and gilt fullered blade marked for Toledo, the haft ends in a brass ferrule.

The stick is in very good original condition.

Size:

Length - 36" (91.5cm)

Blade Length - 19.5" (49.5cm)

Handle - 5.25" (13.5cm)

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Victorian Malacca Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132099
Dealers Internal Ref
40034
AJD Antiques
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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 antique Victorian malacca wood sword stick with its steel blade partially unsheathed, revealing a polished metal shaft alongside the hollow wooden casing.
Victorian Malacca Sword Stick with Toledo Blade
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMalacca, Steel, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved crook handle, Concealed blade, Brass collar
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Sword sticks, or sword canes, gained significant popularity during the Victorian era as a discrete means of personal protection for gentlemen navigating urban environments at night.

Traditional sword canes feature shafts made from resilient natural materials such as malacca cane, bamboo, or exotic hardwoods, paired with steel blades, often forged in historic centres like Toledo, and fitted with brass or precious metal collars.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination of the wood, the construction and wear of the locking mechanism, hallmarks on metal collars, and the forging characteristics and makers marks on the steel blade.

An antique sword stick can be displayed securely mounted on a wall bracket or placed vertically within a dedicated umbrella and cane stand, integrating into a study or library decor.

The steel blade should be treated periodically with a microcrystalline wax or light oil to prevent corrosion, while the wooden shaft benefits from occasional applications of neutral furniture wax to maintain the finish without damaging the natural fibers.
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