16th Dec, 2021 9:30
A late 19th-century French bamboo sword stick, with a triangular and engraved blade, 90 cm (full length), together with a silver-mounted marine ivory cane and a red leather shell carrier.
Sold for £190
Condition Report
The sword-stick is in good order and has a pleasing patina. The bamboo shows signs of natural cracks and blemishes of age.
The marine ivory cane has longitudinal cracks The bottom portion of the can appears to be actual bamboo rather than ivory carved to resemble bamboo.
The shell carrier has a repaired crack running the length of the body.
A late 19th-century French bamboo sword stick, with a triangular and engraved blade, 90 cm (full length), together with a silver-mounted marine ivory cane and a red leather shell carrier.
