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Scrimshaw Sword

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Scrimshaw Sword Cane-Mid 19th Century-The handle and part of the shaft is tightly covered with whaling or nautical knotted cord decoration. The spring hilt blade is 22 ½" and appears to be custom built by probably a sailor on a ship. It has an engraved silver collar, malacca shaft and a metal ferrule. The spring hilts are made of nickel silver and have pewter spacers between them and the blade. One hilt springs precisely and the other needs help. Ft. Lauderdale Collection H. 4 ½" x 1 ½|", OL. 34 ¾"-$2,000-$2,500

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