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What is a Malacca stick used for?
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A Malacca stick was a symbol of command in the army, and is often seen in the Sri Lankan, Indian and British militaries. There is a longstanding tradition in the British army of handing over the Malacca stick to the new army chief. You’ll find a collection of Malacca sticks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Chinese Silver & Malacca Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel and Malacca walking stick, circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Beautifully Carved Two Tone Malacca Gentleman's Walking Stick with Snakes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beautifully carved two tone Malacca Gentleman's walking stick with snakes
This is a finely
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique Vintage English Ladys Gentlemas Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane 1920
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Well Grained Pale Malacca Wood Ladies or Gentleman's Walking Stick with Crook Handle and
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Wooden Malacca Walking Swagger Stick Cane 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very unusual fine quality English ladies or gentleman’s walking stick or dress cane, last quarter
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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Ladys Sterling Silver Claute Pique Malacca Tau Handle Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine quality and quite rare Ladys Sterling Silver inlaid dark Malacca Walking Stick of neat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Sterling Silver
System Walking Stick, France, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: shadow gadget cane with Napoleon profile on its ebonized wood handle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
