A 20th century Russian novelty walking stick, the pierced and embossed white metal spherical handle, the top hemisphere when unscrewed revealing a gyroscope-type device, stamped '10702' and a cyrillic word, the lower hemisphere possibly a pomander, the collar also stamped with a cyrillic word, 92.5cm long

Part of a private collection, which includes a collection of swordsticks in the militaria sale (200123 - 070223).

Condition Report

Ok, apart from some old chips, including base of shaft. Some of the thread on the screw in the handle coming away.

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