Design for a rapier hilt, companion dagger and purse mount
Drawing
ca. 1560-70 (Drawn)
ca. 1560-70 (Drawn)
| Artist/Maker |
Drawing showing a sword hilt, dagger and purse mount in pen, ink and wash on paper. The pommels of both end in knobs which are ornamented with strap-work around a central medallion showing classical figures. The purse mount is ornamented with Rollwork, arabesques and two medallions, one containing cupid and the other a reclining warrior. Trimmed and mounted on laid paper.
Object details
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| Title | Design for a rapier hilt, companion dagger and purse mount (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Design for a rapier hilt, companion dagger and purse mount. Erasmus Hornick ca.1560-70 |
| Physical description | Drawing showing a sword hilt, dagger and purse mount in pen, ink and wash on paper. The pommels of both end in knobs which are ornamented with strap-work around a central medallion showing classical figures. The purse mount is ornamented with Rollwork, arabesques and two medallions, one containing cupid and the other a reclining warrior. Trimmed and mounted on laid paper. |
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| Production type | Design |
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| Bibliographic reference | J.F. Hayward, 'Mannerist sword hilt designs' Livrustkammaren (Journal of the Royal Armoury, Stockholm), vol. VIII, 1959, pp. 79-109 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5204 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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