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Victorian Bamboo Swordstick/dagger Stick
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Victorian Bamboo Swordstick/dagger Stick

19th century
Description

Bamboo dagger stick late 19th century, attractive curved rootball handle with square tapering dagger and silver collar

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Bamboo Sword Stick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240554
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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
Bamboo dagger stick late 19th century, attractive curved rootball handle with square tapering dagger and silver collar
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Bamboo Sword Stick to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240554
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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Archive I A Victorian bamboo walking stick displayed unsheathed alongside its concealed long steel blade attached to a curved bamboo crook handle.

Victorian Bamboo Swordstick/dagger Stick

Archive II A Victorian bamboo walking stick displayed unsheathed alongside its concealed long steel blade attached to a curved bamboo crook handle. View II
Archive III A Victorian bamboo walking stick displayed unsheathed alongside its concealed long steel blade attached to a curved bamboo crook handle. View III
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Archive IX A Victorian bamboo walking stick displayed unsheathed alongside its concealed long steel blade attached to a curved bamboo crook handle. View IX
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Treehouse Antiques
Telephone 07885 472759
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Lancashire
United Kingdom

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A Victorian bamboo walking stick displayed unsheathed alongside its concealed long steel blade attached to a curved bamboo crook handle.
VICTORIAN BAMBOO SWORDSTICK/DAGGER STICK
Ref: SA1240554
A Victorian bamboo walking stick displayed unsheathed alongside its concealed long steel blade attached to a curved bamboo crook handle.
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  • ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBamboo, Steel, Metal
  • ColourNatural Bamboo
  • MotifsCrook handle, Hollow bamboo sheath, Concealed steel blade, Carved terminal
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian walking stick and concealed dagger stick comprises a natural bamboo hollow sheath and a matching curved rootball handle fitted with a silver-coloured metal collar and a carved terminal. The long steel blade features a square tapering profile and fits securely within the bamboo outer cane. The materials exhibit natural golden-yellow timber tones alongside the grey metallic finish of the steel blade. The entire assembly measures 93 cm high, 10 cm wide and 3 cm deep. Such pieces suit placement within a gentleman's library, study or hallway display, resting upright on a bookshelf or within a cane stand as a decorative historical conversation piece. Collectors of Victorian weaponry, walking sticks and gentleman's accessories find this dual-function antique practical for themed displays and cabinet collections in modern homes.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, sword sticks were fashionable walking canes designed with a concealed steel blade inside a hollow shaft, providing a discreet method of personal defence during urban travel.

These items typically feature a hollowed natural bamboo shaft and handle paired with a forged steel blade secured inside, often finished with metal ferrules to reinforce the joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged steel blades with appropriate age-related oxidisation, tight friction or push-button locking mechanisms, and natural patination across the organic casing materials.

A sword stick can be displayed mounted horizontally inside a glass wall-mounted case, arranged upright within a umbrella stand in an entryway, or positioned on a library bookshelf among historical volumes.

The bamboo shaft requires light waxing with microcrystalline wax to prevent splitting, while the concealed steel blade should be kept lightly lubricated with mineral oil to prevent corrosion.
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