As you know, President Trump has decided that all USA citizens must pay import taxes on any items bought from overseas. He has withdrawn the $800 pre-tax allowance on imports and has also cancelled the exemption for antiques.
The amount of import tax payable is dependent on the country of manufacture of the item, NOT where it was bought/imported from.
For example,
The tariff on UK made items is 10% of the total amount, including the shipping fee.
On items manufactured in mainland Europe, the tariff is 15%.
Some countries incur a much higher percentage.
President Trump has insisted that these fees be paid BEFORE the item is imported, or the parcel will be refused entry into the US.
This basically means that Bygone Blades has to collect the US import tax from you and submit it to the carrier, who in turn pay the US customs.
After you have made your purchase, you will receive a separate invoice for the new import tax specific to the item purchased. This will need to be paid before your purchase is shipped.
19th Century Carved Bamboo Sword Cane. Maker Signed. #2607011
This beautifully carved root-ball sword cane was made in China in the late 19th Century. The cane was made for the European market. In 19th Century Europe, bamboo was an exotic and sought after material.
The 495mm bodkin blade tapers to a needle-sharp point. The superbly balanced blade is in good condition with speckled tarnish/bubbling to the plating.
The throat of the cane has a fitted wooden guide to ensure the blade can only be inserted one way. The blade sheathes snugly and is held firmly without rattle or play.
The body of the cane is beautifully carved with a dragon that appears to be climbing from inside the cane. Perhaps an allusion to the blade within? Below the dragon’s tail is the maker’s signature. The cane is in very good condition with good repairs (professional?) to the cracks. The cane is solid when tapped on the ground – no cracks can be heard.
The bamboo root ball handle has a great patina. The blade is fixed firmly within the crook handle. The join between the handle and body of the cane is almost invisible. It is an excellent fit and match. The bottom of the cane is fitted with a steel tipped copper ferrule. The wear to the steel base of the ferrule indicates that at one time the cane was in regular use as a walking stick.
This is a great example of a late 19th Century Chinese export sword cane.
Total length 875mm.
Disclaimer:All sword canes sold by Bygone Blades are sold as historical collectables. They are sold for decorative collectable purposes only. In the United Kingdom and many other countries, it is a serious criminal offence to use a sword cane in public.
£450.00
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