Not currently on display at the V&A

Sword and Sheath

18th century (made)



Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sword
  • Sword Sheath
Credit line
Given by C. M. Barlow, Esq.
Object history
Formerly in the possession of Sir George Barlow.RF: 73/2609A Sir George Hilaro Barlow (1762-1846) was appointed to the Bengal Civil Service in 1778 and left India finally in 1812. He was Provisional Governor General of India c.1802-5 and made GCB in 1815.
The sword was given to the museum by his descendant Mr C. M. Barlow (RP 73/2609)
Collection
Accession number
IS.16-1973

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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