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Compass Mounted Cane with Flick Tip.. ...
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Description
Compass Mounted Cane with Flick Tip.Overall length is 33-inches. This cane has a worn Malacca shaft and a silver and horn and gutta percha handle. The handle holds a compass [missing it's needle and glass]. The cane appears to be modest however the ferrule contains a concealed 5 3/4 inch four-sided needle stiletto with two-thirds of it decorated with bluing and flat spring hold. The mechanism is excellent and is a real surprise when is flexed out extending to reach of the cane to approximately 39-inches.
Note: This is an appealing cane for anyone who is in the assassination profession or spy in training.
Condition: Good to very good with moderate wear to wood. Handle good with nick and mars.
Auction Info
2020 December 6 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction - Dallas #6229 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2020
6th
Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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