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Bamboo Swordstick

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 October 2026 · Treehouse Antiques
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Description

Lightweight bamboo shafted swordstick probably for a lady, triangular stiletto type blade and a root ballhandle on top of a walking cane all in very nice condition

Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Bamboo Sword Stick to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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SA1182458
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
Lightweight bamboo shafted swordstick probably for a lady, triangular stiletto type blade and a root ballhandle on top of a walking cane all in very nice condition
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Bamboo Sword Stick to the 1900s.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1182458
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An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. SOLD10 OCT 26
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Archive I An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. SOLD10 OCT 26

Bamboo Swordstick

Archive II An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View II
Archive III An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band.
Archive V An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View V
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Archive VII An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View VII
Archive VIII An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View VIII
Archive IX An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View IX
Archive X An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View X
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Archive XII An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band. View XII
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Lancashire
United Kingdom

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An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band.
BAMBOO SWORDSTICK
Ref: SA1182458
An antique bamboo swordstick shown partially unsheathed to reveal a concealed steel blade, featuring a natural bamboo handle and metal collar band.
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBamboo, Steel, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBamboo node shaft, Metal collar band, Concealed steel blade
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian swordstick from 1900 consists of a lightweight bamboo shaft with a warm brown timber finish and a root ball handle at the top, accompanied by a metal collar band and a concealed triangular stiletto steel blade revealed when partially unshed. The visual composition includes visible bamboo node rings along the straight shaft, a polished silver-toned metal band below the handle joint, and a dark metallic blade extending from the inner section. Measuring 98 cm high, 3 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the item rests horizontally across two dark wooden display stands on a polished dark wood table surface against a plain neutral wall. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library, this walking stick integrates into a bookshelf setting as a decorative curiosity or collectible conversation piece. The slender profile allows placement alongside traditional books or within specialized display cabinetry, adding historic character to an interior study or hallway display area.

FAQs

A swordstick, or sword cane, is a traditional walking stick containing a concealed blade, popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as a discreet accessory for personal defence.

These items typically feature a natural bamboo shaft functioning as the scabbard, a fitted bamboo handle, a tempered steel blade, and a brass or silver collar band at the junction.

Authentic examples generally display natural surface wear, hand-forged steel blades with patina or oxidation, period hallmarked metal collars, and a precise friction fit rather than modern push-button release mechanisms.

Swordsticks are best displayed horizontally on bespoke mounts, placed upright in a vintage brass umbrella stand within an entryway, or arranged inside a glass cabinet of curiosities.

Store the item in a stable environment to prevent the bamboo from splitting, apply microcrystalline wax to the organic materials, and lightly oil the steel blade to prevent rust formation.
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