Cane sword inquiry

[Charlie J]

Hi there
I'm looking for information on a cane sword which has been in the family for some time but I would like to find out approximately how old it is, so I may be able to work out who origionally bought it.
There is no writting on it but there is a faint logo on the top of the blade which is very hard to see. The logo appears to be a different metal. I don't know what type of wood is used in the cane but it is well marked from use. The metal (appears to be tin) tip is also well scuffed and turned up ar the very end from use.



Help appreciated, thanks.

[Skoosh]

Nice stick Charlie, presumably malacca cane,

http://www.antiquecanes.com/news.php

Skoosh.

[youngtug]

Not sure what part you consider to be tin?

 This one looks similar;   http://www.rootschat.com/links/01ej9/

[Charlie J]

Thanks for the replys guys.

Not sure what part you consider to be tin?

The floor end of the cane as opposed to the handle. To me it just looks like tin but I could be wrong. It's certainly not a precious metal. The blade is 65cm long, the handel is 11cm and the cane is 85cm.
Is there any recommendations for an expert I could bring it to in Ireland to find out a bit more about it?

[youngtug]

Could be tinned steel on the tip, stop the cane wearing out or splitting. Sorry I cannot help you with any experts in Ireland but maybe an auction house might help, they usually have a wide knowledge base or would know of someone.

[Charlie J]

Thanks, I will give them a try.

[Ruskie]

I'm going to suggest that the wood is walnut. 
Is the pattern on the blade inlaid or etched?

A lot of similar items online:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7016026

This style probably spanned a number of eras, but there may be some detail about yours which will narrow down the time frame.

It's very nice. 

Added: looking again, I expect the others are right and it is Malacca wood, however the wood is quite grainy.

[Charlie J]

Hi Ruskie
In my amateur capacity I agree, it looks to be walnut.
The pattern does seem to be inlaid.
If I could narrow it down to a decade or two I would be happy.

[youngtug]

It looks like there is something written on the blade near the hilt, also some wording carved into the wooden handle.