Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
British Galleries, Room 56, The Djanogly Gallery

This object consists of 4 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Sword Components

1850-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker

Hilt components (pommel, quillons and grip) probably made in the 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Sword Blade
  • Pommel
  • Quillons
  • Grip
Materials and techniques
Hilt components of cast brass or bronze. Blade of steel, etched and inlaid with gold.
Brief description
Hilt components (pommel, quillons and grip) probably made in the 19th century.
Dimensions
  • Blade and hilt ( m.472 1936) together height: 101cm
Marks and inscriptions
With Latin inscriptions
Credit line
Bequeathed by Francis Mallett
Other number
68 - North, European Swords
Collection
Accession number
M.54-1947

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Record createdMarch 27, 2003
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