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Malacca Sword Stick Silver Knop Toledo Blade
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Malacca Sword Stick Silver Knop Toledo Blade

19th century
Sold 9 October 2025 · AJD Antiques
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Description

This late Victorian Malacca sword stick has a silver knop hallmarked for London 1899, a fullered Toledo blade that slides into a brass throat with a twist lock release and ends in a brass & steel ferrule.

The bottom of the haft has been refinished and so is a slightly different texture and colour, otherwise it is in excellent original condition.

Size:

Length - 36" (91cm)

Blade Length - 19.75" (50cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

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SA1164595
Dealers Internal Reference
40072
Description
This late Victorian Malacca sword stick has a silver knop hallmarked for London 1899, a fullered Toledo blade that slides into a brass throat with a twist lock release and ends in a brass & steel ferrule.
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The bottom of the haft has been refinished and so is a slightly different texture and colour, otherwise it is in excellent original condition.
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Size:

Length - 36" (91cm)

Blade Length - 19.75" (50cm)

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1164595
Dealers Internal Ref
40072
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 malacca wood sword stick shown disassembled, revealing a polished steel Toledo blade and a silver knop handle.
Malacca Sword Stick Silver Knop Toledo Blade
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An antique malacca wood sword stick shown disassembled, revealing a polished steel Toledo blade and a silver knop handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMalacca, Silver, Steel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSilver knop, Toledo blade stamp, Malacca nodes
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Sword sticks, or cane swords, gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as discreet self-defence weapons for gentlemen navigating dimly lit city streets. Malacca wood, imported from the region around Malacca in Malaysia, became the material of choice due to its distinctive scale markings and structural resilience.

Authentic period sword sticks typically feature a shaft crafted from Malacca cane, renowned for its node-like rings and warm brown tone. Handles were commonly fashioned from silver, nickel, horn, or precious hardwoods, while the concealed blades were forged from high-carbon steel, frequently originating from historic manufacturing hubs such as Toledo, Spain.

Authentication involves examining the locking mechanism, shaft construction, and blade markings. Genuine antique pieces often feature period hallmarked silver mounts, hand-forged steel blades with maker stamps or city origins like Toledo, and natural wear patterns consistent with age on the Malacca shaft and ferrule.

Such historical objects suit traditional display cabinets, wall-mounting brackets in a study, or standing vertically within a vintage umbrella stand in a hallway. Pairing the item with leather-bound books and brass accessories complements its traditional aesthetic.

To preserve both the organic cane and the steel blade, store the item in a stable environment with controlled humidity to prevent wood splitting and metal oxidation. Periodically apply a light microcrystalline wax to the wooden shaft and a thin layer of mineral oil to the blade to protect the surfaces.
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