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Victorian Hardwood Sword Stick
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Victorian Hardwood Sword Stick

19th century
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

It could also be described as a swagger stick because it appears slight, it has a white metal collar engraved "1875 Edwin Richardson" a triangular flat blade and ends with a brass ferrule. It is in good condition.

Size:

Overall Length - 33" (84cms)

Blade & Handle - 32.5" (83cms)

Blade - 26.5" (67cms)

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Victorian Hardwood Sword Stick to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA512057
Dealers Internal Reference
30507
Description
It could also be described as a swagger stick because it appears slight, it has a white metal collar engraved "1875 Edwin Richardson" a triangular flat blade and ends with a brass ferrule. It is in good condition.

Size:

Overall Length - 33" (84cms)

Blade & Handle - 32.5" (83cms)

Blade - 26.5" (67cms)

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Victorian Hardwood Sword Stick to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA512057
Dealers Internal Ref
30507
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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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A Victorian hardwood sword stick separated to display a long steel blade beside its dark wooden sheath with a silver collar.
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Archive I A Victorian hardwood sword stick separated to display a long steel blade beside its dark wooden sheath with a silver collar.

Victorian Hardwood Sword Stick

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A Victorian hardwood sword stick separated to display a long steel blade beside its dark wooden sheath with a silver collar.
Victorian Hardwood Sword Stick
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A Victorian sword stick is a walking cane that conceals a steel blade inside a hollowed wooden shaft. Popular during the nineteenth century, it functioned as both a fashion accessory and a discreet personal defence weapon for gentlemen.

Traditional sword sticks were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, ebony, or malacca for the outer shaft, paired with a forged steel blade and decorative metal collars made from silver, brass, or nickel.

Authentic pieces can be identified by hallmarks on silver collars, hand-forged steel blades with push-button or friction-fit release mechanisms, and age-appropriate wear on the ferrule tip and handle.

An antique sword stick can be displayed mounted on a wall bracket inside a study, set within a vintage cane stand, or placed flat on a bookshelf or desk alongside historic curiosities.

Preserve the steel blade by applying microcrystalline wax to prevent rust and oxidation. Treat the exterior hardwood shaft with light natural oil or wax polish, keeping the object away from damp conditions and direct heat.
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