A few examples of appraisal values for
SWORDSTICK

• HIGH GRADE DOG HEADED SWORD
  HIGH GRADE DOG HEADED SWORD CANE-Ca. 1880 -Sizable figural Siam horn handle of a natural greenish toned color fashioned in a well-proportioned L-Shape with a longer vertical stem extending in a dog head liven up by a pair of inset glass eyes. Streamlined, the canine singularizes by the beautiful combination of a forwards extended muzzle balanced by a pair of long ears stretching in the opposite direction to lean on an integral belted neck collar set an angle. -The handle comes on a stepped and warm toned malacca shaft with a white metal ferrule and a precise and still smooth working locking device. Activated by a push button discreetly concealed in the chased and gilt collar, the handle detaches from the shaft in a straight pull to reveal a 13 ½” tall square-shaped steel blade of a tapering, sleek profile and with a fearsome pointed tip. -Singular, the blade distinguishes by a superb twist to its central part as well as extensive and very fine etching on its four faces. Noteworthy is the fabled statement that the wounds of a twisted blade never heals. -This cane is marked by a discreet profile that makes it a perfect disguised, defense weapon and enjoys the merits of a superb feel of age. The passage of time endowed it with the indefinable and cherished personality of great collectables. -H. 5” x 3 ½”, O.L. 35” -$900-$1,200 -The swordstick was a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, it was becoming less socially acceptable to openly carry a sword, but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. Swords concealed in ladies’ walking sticks and parasols were also not unknown, as it was even less socially acceptable for a lady to carry a sword, or publicly admit that she knew how to use one. -Soon after their introduction, other „gadget canes“ became popular. Instead of a blade, these would hold the tools of one’s trade, compasses, and even flasks for keeping alcohol. There were special swordsticks that had guns installed in the hilt. But the use was unlikely. -In many jurisdictions the ownership, carrying, manufacturing or trading in sword canes is restricted by law.
• SILVER ART NOUVEAU DAGGER
  SILVER ART NOUVEAU DAGGER CANE-Ca. 1900 -L-shaped silver handle hand chased and engraved to depict an exotic bird clamping a top of a tree crest with joined and elegantly stretching wings and downwards hanging long tail exposing its beautiful plumage and a magnificent pair of paws with mighty talons. The chasing detail is fine and carried throughout with an excessive and breath-taking accuracy. -Struck with two hallmarks authenticating a French origin and a “16” possible serial number, the handle comes on an ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. -So far, so good, however, what makes this cane singular is that is an unassuming and possibly the ultimate defense weapon. Indeed, the handle detaches through a simple but efficient friction lock device to release a redoubtable 6” tall “Stiletto Style” high-grade round steel blade with pointed tip and, shiny, mirror-like decorative dot etchings. -More and above, it is an authentic expression of art and culture, an enormously powerful image on its own right and definitely the connoisseur’s first choice. -H. 4 ½” x 3 ¾”, O.L. 35 ¾” -$1,200-1,600 -Dagger canes are, in a sense, swords with shorter blades. Many daggers were specially designed to inflict the maximum amount of injury and generally encountered with intricate embellishment. -The swordstick was a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, it was becoming less socially acceptable to openly carry a sword, but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. Swords concealed in ladies’ walking sticks and parasols were also not unknown, as it was even less socially acceptable for a lady to carry a sword, or publicly admit that she knew how to use one.
• HIGH GRADE SWORD CANE-Ca. 1880
  HIGH GRADE SWORD CANE-Ca. 1880 -Sizable horn handle of a beautiful pale color fashioned in a well-proportioned L-Shape with a gently curving and plain hand rest and a longer vertical stem with simulated thorns, gilt collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. -The handle is fitted with a precise and still smooth working locking device activated with a push button skillfully concealed in one of the flowers on the collar and detaches from the shaft to reveal an impressive, 14” tall diamond shaped and four side’s hollowed steel blade. Sizeable and sturdy and with a superb linear tapering sleek profile and a fearsome pointed tip, this blade is the kind of weapon that breaches through few inches of concrete! -Marked by a discreet profile that makes it a perfect disguised defense weapon, this cane shows age marks in accordance with an age of nearly one and a half centuries. Importantly, the mechanics still work perfectly and the blade is intact. -The passage of time endowed it with the indescribable and cherished personality of great collectables. Notable is that sword canes were a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy and for upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense and rarely come in such good quality. -H. 5 ½” x 3 ¼”, O.L. 34 ¼” -$800-$1,200 -The swordstick was a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, it was becoming less socially acceptable to openly carry a sword, but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. Swords concealed in ladies’ walking sticks and parasols were also not unknown, as it was even less socially acceptable for a lady to carry a sword, or publicly admit that she knew how to use one. -Soon after their introduction, other „gadget canes“ became popular. Instead of a blade, these would hold the tools of one’s trade, compasses, and even flasks for keeping alcohol. There were special swordsticks that had guns installed in the hilt. However, the use was unlikely. -In many jurisdictions the ownership, carrying, manufacturing or trading in sword canes is restricted by law.
• FIRST RATE SWORD CANE-Ca. 1880
  FIRST RATE SWORD CANE-Ca. 1880 -Sizable Siam horn handle of a beautiful pale color fashioned in a well-proportioned L-Shape with a gently curving and plain hand rest and a faux sprig vertical part chased and gilt metal collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. The handle detaches through a precise and still perfectly and smooth working locking device activated with a push button concealed in the collar to reveal an angular forged, flat and tapering 12 ¾” tall steel blade ending with a redoubtable pointed tip. Furthermore, the blade is embellished over a greater part of its length and on its four sides with a blue metal finish and scrolls beautifully exposed on a richly gilt background. This cane is marked by an inconspicuous profile that makes it a perfect disguised, defense weapon and survived in excellent and untouched original condition. The passage of time endowed it with the indefinable and cherished personality of great collectables. Notable is that sword canes rarely come in this quality and were a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy and for upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. -H. 5 ¼” x 4”, O.L. 35 ½” -$900-$1,500 -The swordstick was a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, it was becoming less socially acceptable to openly carry a sword, but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. Swords concealed in ladies’ walking sticks and parasols were also not unknown, as it was even less socially acceptable for a lady to carry a sword, or publicly admit that she knew how to use one. -Soon after their introduction, other „gadget canes“ became popular. Instead of a blade, these would hold the tools of one’s trade, compasses, and even flasks for keeping alcohol. There were special swordsticks that had guns installed in the hilt. But the use was unlikely.
• HIGH GRADE SWORD CANE-Ca. 1880
  HIGH GRADE SWORD CANE-Ca. 1880 -Sizable horn handle of a beautiful pale color fashioned in a well-proportioned L-Shape with a gently curving and plain hand rest and a longer vertical stem embellished with tortoiseshell veneer flush set with a crown of gold wire and abalone inlay framing a blank silver escutcheon. Finely chased silver collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. -The handle is fitted with a precise and still smooth working locking device activated with a push button concealed in the collar and detaches from the shaft to reveal an impressive, 28” tall diamond shaped steel blade partly accented by a blue metal finish. It boasts a superb linear tapering sleek profile and a fearsome pointed tip. -This cane is marked by a discreet profile that makes it a perfect disguised, defense weapon and enjoys the merits of a great feel of age. -The passage of time endowed it with the indefinable and cherished personality of great collectables. Notable is that sword canes rarely come in this quality and were a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy and for upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. -H. 5 ½” x 3 ¼”, O.L. 35 ¾” -$800-$1,200 -The swordstick was a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, it was becoming less socially acceptable to openly carry a sword, but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. Swords concealed in ladies’ walking sticks and parasols were also not unknown, as it was even less socially acceptable for a lady to carry a sword, or publicly admit that she knew how to use one. -Soon after their introduction, other „gadget canes“ became popular. Instead of a blade, these would hold the tools of one’s trade, compasses, and even flasks for keeping alcohol. There were special swordsticks that had guns installed in the hilt. But the use was unlikely. -In many jurisdictions the ownership, carrying, manufacturing or trading in sword canes is restricted by law.
• A VICTORIAN BAMBOO SWORDSTICK
  A VICTORIAN BAMBOO SWORDSTICK with blued and gilt etched, triple fullered blade, the bamboo stick and handle varnished to a rich golden colour, brass tip, 89cm l
• Three walking sticks one rustic
  Three walking sticks one rustic with silver mount one rustic ash with stagshorn handle the third a swordstick in tooled leather scabbard with stagshorn handle.