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Briarwood Sword Cane Etched & Decorated Blade
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Briarwood Sword Cane Etched & Decorated Blade

19th century
Sold 25 June 2026 · AJD Antiques
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Description

Late 19th Century Briarwood sword cane with etched & decorated diamond shaped blade, push button release and ending in an original brass & steel ferrule.

In very good original condition.

Size:

Length - 35.5" (90cm)

Blade Length - 27.5" (70cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Briarwood Sword Cane to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1219358
Dealers Internal Reference
40109
Description
Late 19th Century Briarwood sword cane with etched & decorated diamond shaped blade, push button release and ending in an original brass & steel ferrule.

In very good original condition.

Size:

Length - 35.5" (90cm)

Blade Length - 27.5" (70cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Briarwood Sword Cane to the 1890s.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219358
Dealers Internal Ref
40109
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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 unmasked briarwood walking stick beside its drawn steel blade with etched decoration.
Briarwood Sword Cane Etched & Decorated Blade
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An unmasked briarwood walking stick beside its drawn steel blade with etched decoration.
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBriarwood, High-carbon steel, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEtched steel blade, Natural wood burl texture, Concealed locking mechanism, Metal ferrule
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Sword canes gained popularity during the Victorian era as gentlemen carried them for personal protection in urban environments where open weapon carry was restricted or socially discouraged.

Authentic pieces typically feature high-carbon steel blades housed within natural wood shafts such as briarwood, bamboo, or malacca, often secured with brass or silver collars and ferrules.

Authenticity is determined by examining the forging techniques, hand-etched blade motifs, patination of the wood, and the secure locking mechanism that joins the handle securely to the scabbard shaft.

Due to its slender profile and historical character, a sword cane is typically mounted vertically on a wall display rack or showcased inside a specialized glass-fronted curio cabinet.

Maintain the steel blade with a microcrystalline wax or light mineral oil to prevent oxidation, and treat the wooden exterior periodically with neutral furniture wax to preserve the natural grain.
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