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Learn MoreFrench Bramblewood Flicker Cane
- This 19th-century cane conceals a slender steel stiletto within the shaft
- It is also known as a flicker cane for its rapid-release mechanism
- The bramblewood shaft displays naturally formed knots and organic contours
- French system canes of this type were prized for ingenuity and discretion
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19th century
This discreet French system cane from the nineteenth century conceals a slender steel stiletto within a naturally contoured bramblewood shaft, a form also known as a flicker cane. With a swift flick of the wrist, the blade releases smoothly from the cane, revealing its dual-purpose construction. In the Victorian era, Bramblewood was particularly favored for such examples due to its resilience and expressive surface, ensuring that no. . .
19th century
This discreet French system cane from the nineteenth century conceals a slender steel stiletto within a naturally contoured bramblewood shaft, a form also known as a flicker cane. With a swift flick of the wrist, the blade releases smoothly from the cane, revealing its dual-purpose construction. In the Victorian era, Bramblewood was particularly favored for such examples due to its resilience and expressive surface, ensuring that no two canes were exactly alike.
35 1/2" high

| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | System/Gadget Canes |
| Depth: | 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) |
| Width: | 1.25 in. (3.18 cm) |
| Height: | 35.5 in. (90.17 cm) |
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