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Malacca Sword Stick with Etched Toledo Blade and Button Release
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Malacca Sword Stick with Etched Toledo Blade and Button Release

19th century
Sold 16 October 2026 · AJD Antiques
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Description

Late 19th Century Malacca sword stick, green horn handle, etched, decorated and marked "Espada D Toledo" on the blade, gilt collar with push button release ending in a brass & steel ferrule.

In very good original condition.

Size:

Length - 35" (89cm)

Blade Length - 28" (71cm)

Handle Width - 4" (10cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Toledo Blade Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1219345
Dealers Internal Reference
40108
Description
Late 19th Century Malacca sword stick, green horn handle, etched, decorated and marked "Espada D Toledo" on the blade, gilt collar with push button release ending in a brass & steel ferrule.

In very good original condition.

Size:

Length - 35" (89cm)

Blade Length - 28" (71cm)

Handle Width - 4" (10cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Toledo Blade Sword Stick to the 1890s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219345
Dealers Internal Ref
40108
AJD Antiques
AJD Antiques
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 malacca wood sword stick featuring a curved horn handle, decorative brass collar with push button release, and an etched steel Toledo blade.
Malacca Sword Stick with Etched Toledo Blade and Button Release
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMalacca Cane, Steel, Horn, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Silver
  • MotifsCrook handle, Etched blade, Push button release, Brass collar
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian gentleman's walking cane dates from 1890 and functions as both a support aid and a concealed weapon. The piece consists of a warm brown malacca cane body paired with a curved green horn handle, a gilt collar with a push button release mechanism, and a steel blade decorated with an etched design and the mark "Espada D Toledo". Visible details include natural nodes along the cane shaft, ornate scrollwork engraving on the collar, and intricate floral and geometric etching running down the metal blade. The assembled stick measures 89 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, with a 71 cm blade length. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a decorative display piece suited for placement beside the front door or within a gentleman's library setting. It rests upright against walls or sits inside umbrella and cane stands as a historical conversation object. The walking stick maintains its original presentation with clear maker markings and hardware integration visible along the upper shaft.

FAQs

Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, sword sticks were developed as discreet self-defence weapons for gentlemen when carrying visible swords became socially unacceptable.

Traditional sword sticks were constructed using lightweight woods such as malacca or bamboo for the shaft, forged steel for the concealed blade, and horn, bone, or brass for the handle and ferrules.

Authentic examples often feature hand-etched blade markings, historical maker marks, operational mechanical releases, and age-appropriate oxidisation on the metal components.

These pieces are frequently displayed in a traditional umbrella stand, mounted on a wall display rack within an office or hallway, or placed within a glass cabinet of curiosities.

To preserve the blade, apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or mineral oil to prevent rust, store the wooden shaft in a temperature-controlled environment, and avoid abrasive polishes on the handle.
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