Rapier
late 16th century-early 17th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Hilt with traces of gilding and inlaid with silver (restored), the blade stamped 'IHS' and the mark of an unidentified maker
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Steel, gilt and inlaid |
| Brief description | Rapier, the hilt formerly gilt and silver inlaid (restored), the blade stamped 'IHS', Italy, late 16th century |
| Physical description | Hilt with traces of gilding and inlaid with silver (restored), the blade stamped 'IHS' and the mark of an unidentified maker |
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Credit line | Purchased under the Farquharson Bequest |
| Object history | From the Duc de Dino and De Cosson Collection |
| Bibliographic reference | Hayward, J.F. Swords and Daggers. London: HMSO, 1963 |
| Other number | 14b - Hayward, Swords and Daggers |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.105-1929 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | March 25, 2004 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
