This is an antique sword cane, believed to be French. • Scabbard (Shaft): The outer shaft (scabbard) is made of dark tortoiseshell. Near the opening, there is a spiral metal wire inlay, which may be decorative or an antique repair. • Handle: The handle is fluted (melon-shaped) and appears to be made of a dark material (possibly horn, ebony, or part of the tortoiseshell) with a small, light-colored circular inlay (ivory or bone) at the center of the pommel. • Blade: The concealed blade is long, slender, and has a square cross-section (quadrangular). The blade is made of blued steel and features extensive gold inlay (gilding or damascene) in an intricate floral and scrollwork pattern down its length. Condition: The blade shows some age-appropriate surface pitting and some wear to the gold gilding, but the pattern is still very clear. The tortoiseshell shaft is in good condition with no major cracks or chips.

85cm end to end