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HomeFirearms, Blades & Other WeaponsSword Sticks British, Late 19th - Early 20th Century, Brass Golf Club Handle Sword Stick, Steel Blade

British, Late 19th - Early 20th Century, Brass Golf Club Handle Sword Stick, Steel Blade

£195.00

Victorian novelty golf club handle sword stick, brass mounted with concealed steel blade.

SKU: JAQ#3006H0_3343236850 (ref. no.)

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SKU: JAQ#3006H0_3343236850 Category: Sword Sticks Tags: 19th, 20th, 70, Blade, brass, British, Century, Club, Early, Golf, Handle, Late, steel, Stick, Sword, Trench Art
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*British, Late 19th - Early 20th Century, Brass Golf Club Handle Sword Stick, Steel Blade*

A late Victorian to early Edwardian sword stick disguised as a gentleman’s walking cane, fitted with a distinctive brass handle cast in the form of a golf club head. The novelty sporting design reflects the popularity of golf in Britain during the late 19th century, when such themed walking sticks and concealed weapons became fashionable curiosities.

The handle unscrews to reveal a long square-section steel blade terminating in a spear point. The blade is stamped with the number “5” near the forte, likely an assembly or workshop mark. The blade sits within a black painted metal scabbard forming the walking stick shaft.

Sword sticks of this type were popular gentleman’s accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. While outwardly appearing as ordinary walking sticks, they concealed slender blades intended for discreet personal defence. Novelty handles depicting sporting equipment, animals, or tools were especially fashionable during this era.

Approx. Measurements – Blade length: 78 cm. Overall length (without scabbard): 84.2 cm. Overall length (in scabbard / as walking stick): 87 cm.

History Note:
Sword canes became particularly popular in Britain and Europe during the 19th century when walking sticks were widely carried as part of everyday dress. Many examples were produced with novelty or themed handles reflecting contemporary interests such as hunting, animals, or sport.

Golf-club handled examples are comparatively uncommon and likely relate to the growing prestige of the sport during the late Victorian period, particularly following the expansion of clubs and courses across Britain during the 1880s–1900s.

Although primarily curiosities or gentleman’s defensive accessories, sword sticks are now collected as examples of Victorian ingenuity and novelty design.

*Condition*
Overall good age-related condition. The brass handle shows surface wear and patina consistent with age and handling. The steel blade displays oxidation and pitting throughout but remains structurally sound. The scabbard retains its black painted finish with areas of wear and minor losses. The sword stick unscrews and reassembles correctly. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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