12. Silver Sword Cane
Ca. 1900 A substantial, tall Kutch silver handle is fashioned in a classic linear tapering shape with a round, slightly domed top. The surface is intricately hand-chased and engraved with high-relief foliate scrolls and stylized blooms framed at the bottom with an integral gadrooned collar. The handle comes with a fine lacquered shaft fitted with a horn ferrule. Kutch, or cutch silver, is a regional style of Indian silver produced in the Kutch Region in western India. By in- fusing Indian design into a traditional Western object, this cane exudes a captivating allure that transcends cultural boundaries. The effort that went into creating it is, to say the least, fascinating and impressive. To the surprise of every viewer, the handle detaches with a smooth pull, revealing a 14-inch-tall steel blade with a tapering diamond profile. It also features an ef- ficient, user-friendly friction lock mechanism that se- cures it in place. The blade is a masterfully crafted piece of weaponry, made from top-quality, high-grade steel. It displays exceptional precision tooling and sharpness, and a surface intricately ornamented and etched throughout with radiating stars and dots. Furthermore, it is marked on one side with a large-lettered “MAXIMUS” and on the other with the classic playing card suits symbols: “HEART, CLUB, DIAMOND, and SPADE”. With its length and shape between a dagger and a sword, experts concur that it was crafted for close-quarters combat, and these unique features hint at a bespoke, extravagant, and purpose-built masterwork weapon.
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