Sold 7 November 2025 · AJD Antiques

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Description

Late 19th or early 20th Century Bamboo sword stick with root ball knop, triangular fullered steel blade ending in a replacement brass ferrule.

In very good original condition this is a solid basic sword stick.

Size:

Length - 35.5" (90.5cm)

Blade length - 23.75" (60.5cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Bamboo Sword Stick to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1170854

Dealers Internal Reference

40062

Description

Late 19th or early 20th Century Bamboo sword stick with root ball knop, triangular fullered steel blade ending in a replacement brass ferrule.

In very good original condition this is a solid basic sword stick.

Size:

Length - 35.5" (90.5cm)

Blade length - 23.75" (60.5cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Bamboo Sword Stick to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1170854

Dealers Internal Ref

40062

About the Dealer

AJD Antiques

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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AJD Antiques

Telephone 020 8563 0120 or 07976 439556

Location

West London
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ajd

Verified Since Feb 2010

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWalking Sticks & Canes
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialBamboo, Steel, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsConcealed steel blade, Segmented bamboo shaft, Carved handle grip, Metal ferrule tip
SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Sword sticks emerged as popular accessories for personal protection among gentlemen during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in urban areas where open carriage of weapons was restricted or socially discouraged.

These pieces typically combined natural materials such as bamboo, malacca, or exotic hardwoods for the shaft and scabbard, paired with forged high-carbon steel for the internal blade and brass or metal collars for reinforcement.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate forge marks on the steel blade, natural wear patterns matching hand-finished assembly, and authentic patina on the wooden or bamboo exterior rather than modern synthetic finishes.

Such historic items are frequently displayed mounted horizontally in specialized display cases, stood upright within vintage umbrella stands, or mounted securely on study walls as part of a curated cabinet of curiosities.

The steel blade should be maintained with a light microcrystalline wax or specialist oil to prevent corrosion, while the bamboo exterior requires stable humidity conditions and occasional conditioning with neutral wax to prevent splitting.