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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.
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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 in date.
This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pomme...
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Antique 1880s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
19th Century Malacca Walking Stick With Finely Carved Boxwood Handle
Located in Bilzen, BE
Malacca walking stick with finely carved palm wood (boxwood) handle from the 19th century.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Gadget-System Walking Stick with Light, Malacca Wood, England, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: a stick with light. The light is located in the plastic knob at the end of the knob.
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Early 20th Century English Other Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin.
The plain ball grip ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
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Horn
