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 reemerg- ing 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.
Continental Cane Collection Auction - 37
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