Lotto 5328 - ibid150 Collezione di bastoni dalla tenuta del dottor Ernst Boehlen - martedì, 01. aprile 2025, 9h30
GADGET WALKING STICK WITH A CONCEALED WEAPON
Probably the USA or France, late 19th century.
Movable, screw-out bronze grip with miniature cannon. Metal band with dedication E. Malézieux de J. M. Robinson souvenir de Hampton Roads. The grip can be extended by pressing the gilt metal band to reveal a stiletto with a Toledo blade with black-dyed vine decoration. Black-lacquered wooden shaft. Metal tip.
L blade 68 cm, L in total 89.5 cm.
Provenance:
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above auction.
Conditionreport:
- black color on the blade partly rubbed off<br>- signs of use<br>- dedication band loose<br>- shaft with minimal signs of use<br>- metal tip with dents CHF 700 / 1 000 | (€ 720 / 1 030)
Venduto per CHF 1 750 (incl. premio)