This excellent Georgian sword cane dates from the early 19th Century and is made from imported bamboo, an exotic wood at the time; so much so that faux bamboo canes became fashionable for those that could not afford the real thing. It would have been the property of a gentleman.
The 636mm single-edged blade has a deep narrow fuller below the flat spine and tapers to a double-edged, needle-sharp point. The blade is in good condition with some minor age-related wear and tarnish.
The blade sheathes snugly within the body of the cane and is held firmly without rattle.
The walking stick has a rounded root-ball pommel with inlet circular eyes for attaching a lanyard. The tang of the blade is fixed securely within the handle by an iron rivet. The steel-tipped ferrule is held firmly in place by two small pins.
The cane is in overall excellent condition for its age and use. Total length 895mm.
Disclaimer: All sword canes sold by Bygone Blades are sold as historical collectables. They are sold for decorative collectable purposes only. In the United Kingdom and many other countries, it is a serious criminal offence to use a sword cane in public.
