A GROUP OF FOUR WEAPONIZED WALKING STICKS
Lot 458 A MARRIAGE OF COLLECTIONS: THE PROPERTY OF DR JULIUS AND DENA K TARSHIS

A GROUP OF FOUR WEAPONIZED WALKING STICKS

LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Fermé25 June 2010

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A GROUP OF FOUR WEAPONIZED WALKING STICKS
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Including a fruitwood cane possibly fitted as a blowgun, with an L-form antler handle, the collar inscribed Dumonthier B.G.D.G. and Viki Glasgow; a silver and brass mounted ebonized walking stick with integral weapon mechanisms and chased silver handle; a "thrusting knife" cane with a rustic turned wood shaft; a "sword" cane with an ivory inlaid malacca shaft and a silver handle, the shaft concealing a blade, together with, a leather gun powder case
37¼in. (94.5cm.) high (5)