Tiger Maple Walking Stick with Hidden Sword

Description:

Tiger Maple Walking Stick with Hidden Sword, America, 19th century, turned shaft with brass band concealing a double-edged iron blade, lg. 35 1/4 in.
Estimate $200-250

the blade, which is more of a dagger or knife that a sword, is worn with a slight loss to the tip, and the cane itself exhibits a slight lean


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