Notably, the blade has developed a darker, more subdued surface patina from exposure to the ele- ments. While this weathered surface could be easily polished to restore the blade's original luster, we’ve left it untouched, allowing the future owner to decide whether to preserve its aged character or return it to its former brilliance. From a distinguished Midwest collection comes this extraordinary piece, its story preserved and gra- ciously shared by the original owner's grandson. The cane was first acquired in the United Kingdom in the early 1950s, a modest, unassuming walking stick. But its transformation was anything but ordi- nary. Once brought to Illinois, it was masterfully converted into a concealed sword cane, a deci- sion born not of whimsy but necessity. After retiring from a long, undisclosed career, the grandfather took on a new life as a professional poker player. The stakes were high, and the dan- ger was equally so. With tempers flaring and some tournaments ending in bloodshed, carrying firearms was strictly prohibited. But he found his way to even the odds: the cane. Elegant, silent, and deadly. It wasn’t just a tool of self-protection; it became a symbol. One glance at the wall behind his desk said it all: rows of gleaming poker tournament trophies towering above a rack of equally fine canes. And at the center of it, this one, worn from use, burnished with time, and still carrying the quiet authority of the man who once wielded it. H. 11 ½” x 1”, O.L. 39” $1.200-$1.600
Continental Cane Collection Auction - 29
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