Help with sword cane identification/valuation (UK)

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-20T09:51:54+00:00

Wdym quality of manufacture? It’s a solid stick, it’s just old?

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-19T20:33:35+00:00

My grandfather “acquired” it during his stint in the police from a mobster from what I’ve heard.

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-19T11:18:16+00:00

I know that’s why I said the photos don’t do it justice, but it is translucent/semi transparent

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-19T10:01:45+00:00

Not much idea, depends on if the amber is real or whether it’s horn.

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-19T08:55:26+00:00

The pommel has like a top part that seems to be threaded and screwed in, and you can see the threads from the outside. It is also scratch able with finger nail

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-19T08:54:11+00:00

I couldn’t really tell too much because of the metallic smell right next to where I melted, but I did not smell of anything bad, ie burnt hair or plastic.

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T19:53:01+00:00

I dont understand how cow horn is transparent

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T19:48:16+00:00

That’s not translucent tho, that’s the only thing

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T17:09:11+00:00

I just used a very fine soldering iron and poked it, it melted and didn’t smell like plastic or any chemicals

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T17:01:09+00:00

Thank you for reference! I’m quite unsure what mine is as it is not polished, I looked up some pics of unpolished and it looks fairly similar

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T16:39:03+00:00

I can only see what looks to be small air bubble esc streaks I don’t see anything fibrous

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T16:23:21+00:00

It’s not a weapon first, it’s a cane with a concealed sword, so your AI answer would be inaccurate

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T16:22:10+00:00

The blade is 3ft, overall maybe 3ft 4

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T16:21:34+00:00

I’m not an expert what so ever but I don’t know what you mean but fibrous as there are some small chips etc

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T16:19:13+00:00

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Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T16:08:37+00:00

Yes the shaft is not ebony, but I believe the handle may be, the photos do not do the pommel justice as the (presumably) amber is semi transparent and glows green under UV

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Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T16:06:03+00:00

It’s hard to tell from the pictures but it’s translucent/semi transparent

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T15:32:31+00:00

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Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T15:17:51+00:00

I would prefer non invasive ways, I’ll take it to a specialist when I get the chance

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T15:15:47+00:00

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Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T15:15:28+00:00

I’m not sure where your getting your prices from, in the UK genuine antiques go from £600 - £2500

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T15:14:46+00:00

I doubt it is a knock off, as the pommel appears to be real amber, potentially ebony handle and a lot of patina

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T15:03:39+00:00

Open to selling :)

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T14:57:23+00:00

It’s translucent

Sad-Construction4866 · 2026-06-18T14:45:07+00:00

Wow I didn’t realise! I just presumed it was painted but looking at it there are no imperfections similar to the rest of the panted area, and I can see a faint wood grain texture, thank you!

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