434: A 19TH C REEDED BAMBOO(?) ETCHED BLADE SWORD CANE

The upper hardwood knob on horn spacer with concentric rings over the ribbed or reeded material with tight, uniform, lengthwise grain and natural intersections, the handle and shaft with interior sword embellished in etched symbols on the steel blade with blood groove as shown. The handle has a hole for leather strap or thong, the opposite end terminates in a horn tip.
Measures 38 inches.
Good to very good original condition, noting that a portion of the body of this walking stick is split lengthwise, there are no other issues of damage or repair.
$250 - $300