Sword
Solid half-basket hilted sword, the hilt of the sword consists of a gilt solid half-basket guard, with a lion's-head pommel. The grip is made of white fish-skin and is bound with three gilt wires. The slightly curved, double-edged steel blade is a 'Claymore'. The blade is etched with a depiction of a crown and anchor. The black leather scabbard comes complete with two gilt lockets, rings and a chape. The sword knot is made of blue and gold rope with a round tassel and gold fringe with 16 gold bullions.
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Object Details
ID: | WPN1033 |
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Collection: | Weapons |
Type: | Sword |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Highatt, F. |
Places: | Gosport |
Date made: | 1880 |
People: | Highatt, F. |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 70 x 930 x 115 mm |
Parts: | Sword |
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