British / Continental, Late 19th to Early 20th Century, Brass Horse’s Head Sword Stick, Concealed Blade Cane

*British / Continental, Late 19th to Early 20th Century, Brass Horse’s Head Sword Stick, Concealed Blade Cane*

A decorative and characterful horse’s head sword stick, fitted with a cast brass handle modelled in the form of an equine head. The handle is well rendered, with stylised eyes, ears, mane detail and visible teeth, and has developed an attractive aged patina. The blade withdraws from a plastic-bodied cane (the plastic shaft is likely a later replacement), forming a concealed weapon of the type produced as both novelty and gentleman’s accessories in the late 19th and early 20th century.

The blade is of flat section and of slender form, housed within the cane body beneath the brass animal-head handle. These horse’s head examples are always popular for their strong visual appeal, combining decorative casting with the enduring fascination of the sword stick form.

Approx. Measurements – Blade length: 68.5 cm. Overall length out of cane: 75 cm. Overall length in cane: 92.4 cm.

History Note:
Sword sticks of this kind were made in a range of qualities and materials, often with brass novelty handles depicting animals, birds, or sporting motifs. Horse-head examples have particular decorative appeal and fit well within the broader tradition of equestrian and country-house accessories.

*Condition*
Brass handle with good age-related patina and honest surface wear. Later plastic cane body with age and handling marks consistent with use. Ferrule missing. Blade with age-related wear and surface marking. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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