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THBSiam Horn Sword Cane
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125 West Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
Family-owned and family-run Johnson City Tennessee auction business for 25 years. Selling antiques and collectables for 38 years. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. was founded and is owned by Kimball and Victoria Sterling, time and again, they have laid solid claim to world-wide attention and renown with an...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 3, 2026
Masterpiece Cane auction is all from a Europeon collection. We offer items from this private collection about once a year, Kimball Sterling kimballsterling@earthlink.net
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- Lot Description
Ca. 1890
This cane features a large, consistent Siam horn handle, fashioned from a single piece. Shaped in a simple L-form, the nose tilts slightly toward the horizontal handrest for added comfort, while the vertical section has a knobby texture for a secure, non-slip grip. The polished surface reveals a rich blend of dark and light browns, with subtle greenish undertones, hallmarks of the finest examples of this material.
It comes on a stepped malacca shaft, fitted with a finely chased, gilt collar.
A small button hidden on the collar releases a locking mechanism, allowing a 13 ¼” blade to slide out in a straight pull.
The blade itself is a technical and artistic feat. Angular and tapering, with a striking design composed of an impressive, tightly twisted central section flanked by two shorter, angled, grooved panels, culminating in a sharp, plain, and fearsome point. Though aged by exposure to the elements, the blade bears a patina that enhances its sense of venerable authenticity.
This cane exemplifies discreet defense, with its unassuming profile masterfully concealing its true nature. Its well-preserved original condition and aged patina add to its charm and authenticity. In any case, it presents a compelling argument in a moment of sudden conflict.
Blending luxury, expert craftsmanship, and hidden lethality, this piece hails from the legendary French St. Etienne production.
H. 4 ¾” x 3 ¾”, O.L. 35”
$900-$1,200
Sword blade making, historically, has been the craft of specialized smiths known as bladesmiths or swordsmiths, artisans whose knowledge was often passed down through generations in whispers rather than books.
These blades, forged from a variety of materials across the centuries, emerged not just from fire and steel, but from secrets guarded as fiercely as the weapons themselves. While many factors determine the quality of a sword, four remain paramount: hardness, strength, flexibility, and balance.
A well-forged blade must be hard enough to retain a sharp edge, yet firm and pliant enough to withstand bone-jarring impact without cracking. And above all, it must possess a balance so precise that it feels as though the sword guides the wielder's hand, not the other way around.
A great many sword canes feature blades manufactured initially for military swords. This practice is particularly notable in historical contexts, where retired army officers commonly repurposed their old service blades.
Literature from the period frequently mentions instances where these individuals had their swords refashioned into concealed weapons, embedding them in canes for both practical and sentimental reasons.
This not only gave new life to otherwise obsolete weapons but also allowed veterans to retain a discreet means of self-defense while preserving a tangible connection to their military past.
During the 1893 street riots in the Quartier Latin, near the University of Paris, over 15,000 sticks were sold in just a few days. In those tense hours, the cane was more than a gentleman’s accessory; it was a shield, a statement of readiness, even a silent rebellion.
Strikingly, as parts of Paris once again grow uneasy and unpredictable, more Parisians are returning to the forgotten art of canne de combat, the noble French tradition of cane fencing. What was once a sport of elegance and precision is reemerging as both a form of self-defense and a quiet nod to history, a way to walk the same streets with a bit more confidence, and perhaps, a bit more pride.
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