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French Sword Stick, Antler Handle, Haft Covered in Snakeskin
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French Sword Stick, Antler Handle, Haft Covered in Snakeskin

19th century
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

Dating to the last quarter of the 19th Century with a blade made by Louis Rochetin of St Etienne, this sword stick has an Antler handle, brass collars and ferrule, with the rest of the stick, haft and the top, covered in snakeskin.

This is a rare stick in excellent condition, the ferrule is a replacement.

Size:

Length - 35" (89cm)

Blade Length - 22.25" (56.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this French Antler Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141595
Dealers Internal Reference
40052
Description
Dating to the last quarter of the 19th Century with a blade made by Louis Rochetin of St Etienne, this sword stick has an Antler handle, brass collars and ferrule, with the rest of the stick, haft and the top, covered in snakeskin.

This is a rare stick in excellent condition, the ferrule is a replacement.

Size:

Length - 35" (89cm)

Blade Length - 22.25" (56.5cm)

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this French Antler Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141595
Dealers Internal Ref
40052
AJD Antiques
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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 French sword stick with a curved antler handle, brass collars, a narrow steel blade, and a sheath wrapped in dark brown snakeskin.
French Sword Stick, Antler Handle, Haft covered in Snakeskin
Ref: SA1141595
An antique French sword stick with a curved antler handle, brass collars, a narrow steel blade, and a sheath wrapped in dark brown snakeskin.
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Sword sticks, or sword canes, originated in the 18th century as concealed defence weapons when carrying open sidearms became socially unacceptable or illegal in European urban centres. They provided upper-class gentlemen with a discreet means of protection disguised as an everyday walking accessory.

Traditional sword canes combine forged steel or iron blades with shafts constructed from bamboo, Malacca cane, or hardwood wrapped in leather or skin. Handles were often carved from natural organic materials such as horn, antler, bone, or ivory, secured with brass, nickel, or silver ferrules.

Authentic period sword canes feature hand-forged steel blades with fullers, period maker marks near the ricasso, and friction-fit or push-button locking mechanisms. Natural patination on the ferrule, aged horn or antler grain, and wear consistent with hand contact also indicate genuine age.

A sword stick can be displayed mounted horizontally on a custom wall plaque, presented in a specialized cane stand, or arranged on a library shelf alongside framed historical prints and leather-bound books.

Natural organic materials should be kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and moisture. Horn and antler components require light dusting with a soft cloth, while leather or skin-covered shafts benefit from occasional treatment with microcrystalline wax to prevent drying and cracking.
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