Not on display

Small Sword

1796-1797 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Small sword, the hilt is of cast silver, London hallmark for 1796-7.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast silver hilt
Brief description
Small sword, cast silver hilt, English, 1796-7
Physical description
Small sword, the hilt is of cast silver, London hallmark for 1796-7.
Dimensions
  • Hilt length: 165mm
  • Blade length: 815mm
  • Width: 95mm
  • Depth: 65mm
Marks and inscriptions
London, 1796-7 (Hallmark)
Object history
The design of the hilt copies English steel hilts of the period.
Other number
49 - North, European Swords
Collection
Accession number
1724-1888

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Record createdNovember 4, 2002
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