*Victorian / Edwardian Brass-Handled Sword Stick, Floral Engraved Grip, Concealed Blade, Metal Scabbard*
A decorative late 19th to early 20th century sword stick with an ornate brass handle and concealed slender blade. The handle is of curved L-shaped form, giving the piece a very distinctive silhouette, and is engraved with scrolling floral and foliate decoration. Below the grip is a threaded collar, allowing the handle to secure into the shaft in the usual sword stick fashion. When drawn, the stick reveals a straight steel blade of narrow section, housed within a metal scabbard body which forms the walking stick shaft.
This is a classic example of the gentleman’s sword stick, combining practical walking cane form with a discreet defensive blade. The engraved brass hilt gives it strong visual appeal, while the metal-bodied scabbard suggests a sturdier construction than many wood-shaft examples. Pieces of this type were popular as both fashionable accessories and curiosities, particularly in the late Victorian and Edwardian period.
Approx. Measurements – Blade length: 71.5 cm. Length with handle: 77 cm. Overall length: 89 cm.
History Note:
Sword sticks of this kind were widely carried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when concealed weapons still occupied a curious space between practical personal defence item and novelty gentleman’s accessory. Ornately engraved examples such as this were often made for the civilian market, with decorative brass mounts intended to give an impression of quality and refinement.
*Condition*
Appears in good overall display condition for its age, with attractive surface wear and patina to the brass handle. The floral engraving remain visible thpugh worn in parts. The blade shows age-related wear and surface marks consistent with use and storage. The metal scabbard/body also shows expected wear from age and handling. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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