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

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 January 2026 · AJD Antiques
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Description

Dating to the late 19th Century this extremely rare Malacca Sword stick has a twist lock, a decorated Toledo blade, which when drawn from the haft quillons spring out to protect the hand.

It is marked for Adam & Cie, Paris, has a horn knop, hallmarked silver bands, ends in a brass & steel ferrule.

It is in excellent original condition.

Size:

Length - 33" (84cm)

Blade Length - 27.75" (70.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this French Malacca Sword Stick to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1188023
Dealers Internal Reference
40094
Description
Dating to the late 19th Century this extremely rare Malacca Sword stick has a twist lock, a decorated Toledo blade, which when drawn from the haft quillons spring out to protect the hand.
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It is marked for Adam & Cie, Paris, has a horn knop, hallmarked silver bands, ends in a brass & steel ferrule.
AJD Antiques

It is in excellent original condition.

Size:

Length - 33" (84cm)

Blade Length - 27.75" (70.5cm)

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this French Malacca Sword Stick to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188023
Dealers Internal Ref
40094
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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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Archive I An extracted steel sword with crossguard laid next to a hollow malacca walking cane scabbard on a grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

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An extracted steel sword with crossguard laid next to a hollow malacca walking cane scabbard on a grey surface.
Rare French Malacca Sword Stick with sprung Quillons and a Toledo Blade
Ref: SA1188023
An extracted steel sword with crossguard laid next to a hollow malacca walking cane scabbard on a grey surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMalacca, Steel, Wood, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSprung quillons, Engraved steel blade, Wooden handle, Toledo steel marking
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Sword sticks, or sword canes, emerged as popular civilian self-defence accessories during the 18th and 19th centuries when gentlemen frequently walked urban streets and required discreet personal protection.

Authentic pieces typically feature a natural plant stem housing such as malacca or bamboo, paired with a forged high-carbon steel blade, often originating from renowned manufacturing centres like Toledo or Solingen.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination of the wood, the hand-forged markings on the steel blade, the precision of the locking mechanism, and the wear patterns consistent with period manufacturing techniques.

This piece can be displayed securely mounted within a study or library setting, complementing dark academia aesthetics and historical artefact displays.

Preserve the item by storing it in a stable, climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, applying microcrystalline wax to the wooden shaft, and maintaining a light coat of oil on the steel blade to prevent oxidation.
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