Design for a rapier hilt, companion dagger and purse mount

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Erasmus Hornick (Designer)

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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Categories	Arms & Armour Metalwork Designs
Object type	Drawing
Title	Design for a rapier hilt, companion dagger and purse mount (generic title)
Materials and techniques	Pen and Ink Paper
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.
Dimensions	Height: 406mm Width: 321mm
Style	Mannerist
Production type	Design
Subjects depicted	Cupid Swords
Bibliographic reference	J.F. Hayward, 'Mannerist sword hilt designs' Livrustkammaren (Journal of the Royal Armoury, Stockholm), vol. VIII, 1959, pp. 79-109
Collection	Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number	5204

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Record created	June 30, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1019512/design-for-a-rapier-hilt-drawing-erasmus-hornick/

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