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English Bamboo Sword Cane
English Bamboo Sword Cane
English Bamboo Sword Cane
English Bamboo Sword Cane

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English Bamboo Sword Cane

  • This elegant bamboo cane features a daring surprise
  • The handle extends to show a blade
  • Sometimes called an assassin's cane, this elegant walking stick doubles as a weapon
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$2,250
Item No. 31-9922

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Description
This rare early 19th-century bamboo cane sword is a remarkable fusion of elegance and utility. The cane conceals a finely crafted blade, expertly blued and adorned with delicate gold embellishments. The handle is fitted with a 10K gold eyelet, designed for threading a silk scarf or cord. This treasure embodies the discreet yet formidable nature of cane swords during this period.

Maker’s mark engraved on the blade in Old English script: "KELLY No 139. . .
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This rare early 19th-century bamboo cane sword is a remarkable fusion of elegance and utility. The cane conceals a finely crafted blade, expertly blued and adorned with delicate gold embellishments. The handle is fitted with a 10K gold eyelet, designed for threading a silk scarf or cord. This treasure embodies the discreet yet formidable nature of cane swords during this period.

Maker’s mark engraved on the blade in Old English script: "KELLY No 139 Strand"

Circa 1800

36 1/2" length
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English Bamboo Sword Cane
Period: 19th Century
Origin: England
Type: Weapon Canes
Depth: 0.88 in. (2.22 cm)
Width: 0.88 in. (2.22 cm)
Height: 36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Collecting Antique Walking Sticks and Canes
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