Sword Stick
1800 (made)
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The sword stick is made of wood and covered with basketwork of plaited gut, with a gilt-brass band chased in the design of roses and metal ferrule. The sword has an ivory crop handle with a gilt-brass band chased in the design of roses, and a steel blade, lozenge shape in cross section, with a push-button release.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | A woman's sword stick, 1750s, English; Ivory crop, handle, plaited gut, gilt-brass bands, steel blade |
| Physical description | The sword stick is made of wood and covered with basketwork of plaited gut, with a gilt-brass band chased in the design of roses and metal ferrule. The sword has an ivory crop handle with a gilt-brass band chased in the design of roses, and a steel blade, lozenge shape in cross section, with a push-button release. |
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| Accession number | T.15-1920 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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