Small Sword
ca. 1770 (made)
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Chiseled steel blade of tapering triangular section, engraved with figures of saints. The hilt is of blackened iron, embossed and partly gilt, the grip is bound with twisted black wire and copper strips
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Steel, chiseled and engraved |
| Brief description | Small sword with a blackened hilt, the blade engraved with saints, French or Spanish, about 1770 |
| Physical description | Chiseled steel blade of tapering triangular section, engraved with figures of saints. The hilt is of blackened iron, embossed and partly gilt, the grip is bound with twisted black wire and copper strips |
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| Other number | 45 - North, European Swords |
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| Accession number | 1738-1888 |
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| Record created | September 13, 2002 |
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