Wonderful ca 1870's possibly Nautical Walking Stick with Lead-Loaded Sap Head

This is a unique piece: a wonderful walking stick from the 2nd half of the 19th century. The stick is very delicate looking, but is cleverly made of a heavy spring with an intricately woven covering concealing the steel spring body and lead-loaded "sap" type handle (a sap is used as a self-defense weapon,). The tip of the stick has a bronze outer covering. This would be a very lethal self-defense weapon. 

Circa last half 19th century.

Approximately 34-1/2" in length and in diameter (at sap end).

Linen, steel, bronze.

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This is from an old walking stick collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX14 LBGEX8/14 psVCJJX03/19

7- (Very Fine-): The sap has some moderate to heavy wear; covering at handle has some cosmetic damage.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.