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Victorian Horn Handled Sword Stick
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Victorian Horn Handled Sword Stick

19th century
Description

Horn handled sword stick circa 1900 silver mounted with a decorated blade, stick is split in several places and it lacks a ferrule, also the sword will not go into the shaft as there appears to be blockage so priced accordingly for a stick needing attention

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Horn Sword Cane to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237622
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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
Horn handled sword stick circa 1900 silver mounted with a decorated blade, stick is split in several places and it lacks a ferrule, also the sword will not go into the shaft as there appears to be blockage so priced accordingly for a stick needing attention
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Horn Sword Cane to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237622
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade.
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Archive I A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade.

Victorian Horn Handled Sword Stick

Archive II A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View II
Archive III A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View III
Archive IV A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View IV
Archive V A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View V
Archive VI A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View IX
Archive X A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade. View X
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Telephone 07885 472759
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Lancashire
United Kingdom

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A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade.
VICTORIAN HORN HANDLED SWORD STICK
Ref: SA1237622
A Victorian sword stick displayed unsheathed in two parts, showcasing a stag horn handle, decorative metal ferrule, dark wooden scabbard, and a narrow steel blade.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWalking Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHorn, Wood, Steel, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStag horn handle, Chased metal ferrule, Concealed steel blade, Tapered wooden sheath
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian sword stick presents a gentleman's accessory designed in the period style. The piece combines a textured horn handle, a chased metal ferrule, a narrow steel blade, and a tapered dark brown wooden sheath. The visible details include a naturalistic carved stag horn handle, a silver-mounted collar, and a split wooden shaft that lacks a bottom ferrule alongside a blockage preventing full blade insertion. Measuring 12 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the item functions as a decorative display piece for a study bookcase or mantelpiece. Collectors of Victorian militaria and walking canes can position the item horizontally on a library shelf or display cabinet shelf to highlight its concealed mechanism.

FAQs

A sword stick, or sword cane, is a walking stick containing a concealed blade. Popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly during the Victorian era, they served as both a fashionable accessory for gentlemen and a discreet weapon for personal defence in urban areas.

Victorian sword sticks were typically constructed with forged steel blades housed inside hollowed wooden or bamboo shafts. Handles were often crafted from natural materials such as antler, horn, ivory, or hardwood, and reinforced with brass, silver, or white metal ferrules.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-forged steel blades with natural patina, period-appropriate ferrules, and handles showing genuine age and wear. Look for secure release mechanisms, original push-buttons or twist-lock joints, and historical silver hallmarks on collars where applicable.

In contemporary settings, antique sword sticks are best displayed as wall-mounted curiosities, arranged within an umbrella stand in a hallway, or presented horizontally in a glazed cabinet or library shelf as historical study pieces.

Keep the steel blade lightly oiled with mineral oil or microcrystalline wax to prevent rust and corrosion. Horn handles should be kept in climate-controlled environments away from direct sunlight or extreme dryness to prevent cracking, and cleaned gently with a soft cloth.
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