Sword

Court small-sword. Owned by Sir George Biddell Airy, Astronomer Royal (active 1836-81). The small-sword hilt is made of cut steel. This sword was worn with court dress which was also received by the NMM.

Object Details

ID: WPN1478
Collection: Weapons
Type: Sword
Display location: Display - ROG
Creator: Nicoll
Places: London
Date made: circa 1836
People: Airy, George Biddell; Nicoll
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection
Measurements: Overall: 50 x 980 x 110 mm
Parts: Sword
Close

Your Request

If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:

Email:
Tel: (during Library opening hours)

Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.

Continue