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Brigg 1874 Walking Stick Sword Stick
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Brigg 1874 Walking Stick Sword Stick

19th century
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Rosewood with silver inlaid crooked handle with the name of BRIGG engraved at silvers rim dated 1874, good high tension steel blade in tarnished but very good condition all in good condition, total length of 89 cm length across crooks handle is 12 cm, stick diameter from handle 2 cm tapering down to the ferrule being 1.5 cm, from steel tip to top of the handle 82 cm, offering free delivery UK reference AC24 Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique Silver Sword Stick to the 1870s.

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SA1230100
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AC24
Description
Rosewood with silver inlaid crooked handle with the name of BRIGG engraved at silvers rim dated 1874, good high tension steel blade in tarnished but very good condition all in good condition, total length of 89 cm length across crooks handle is 12 cm, stick diameter from handle 2 cm tapering down to the ferrule being 1.5 cm, from steel tip to top of the handle 82 cm, offering free delivery UK reference AC24 Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique Silver Sword Stick to the 1870s.

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Brigg 1874 Walking Stick Sword Stick

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A Victorian sword stick drawn from its dark wooden shaft, featuring a steel blade and an engraved silver crook handle.
BRIGG 1874 WALKING STICK SWORD STICK
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A Victorian sword stick drawn from its dark wooden shaft, featuring a steel blade and an engraved silver crook handle.
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Steel, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCrook handle, Steel blade, Metal ferrule, Hollow wooden shaft
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian sword stick from 1870 comprises a hollow dark brown rosewood shaft housing a steel blade, paired with an engraved silver crook handle bearing the name BRIGG and the date 1874. The visual elements include a silver metal ferrule at the base, a tapered wooden body, and a tarnished yet intact high-tension steel blade alongside scroll ornamentation on the handle. The stick measures 89 cm high by 12 cm wide and 2 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library theme, this piece fits on a bookshelf or within a specialized display stand as a decorative historical collector's item. Its slender profile and dual-component design allow it to sit securely alongside books and other artifacts in a study, home office, or living room setting.

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Sword sticks, also known as sword canes, became prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries as carrying swords openly fell out of social fashion. They served as fashion accessories for gentlemen while concealing a weapon for self-defence during an era when urban streets could be hazardous.

Traditional sword sticks were constructed using hardened steel for the slender blade, paired with dense hardwoods such as Malacca cane, bamboo, rosewood, or ebony for the shaft scabbard. Handles were frequently crafted from silver, horn, or carved wood.

Authentic pieces usually display maker marks or silver hallmarks on the collar or handle, accompanied by forged steel blades showing natural patination or oxidisation. The fit between the collar and the sheath is typically precise, featuring friction-fit or locking mechanisms.

In modern interior design, sword sticks are frequently displayed in umbrella stands, mounted within framed glazed shadow boxes on a wall, or arranged on library shelving alongside historical books and curiosities.

To preserve the item, keep the steel blade lightly oiled with microcrystalline wax or mineral oil to prevent rust. Store the cane in a climate-controlled environment to prevent the wooden shaft from warping or cracking.
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