Scabbard
W.Briscoe and Sons [cutlers]
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silver, Steel
Measurements
57 mm (Height); 417 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1117011.2
Summary
Scabbard for a foreign silver knife with a silver handle.
Provenance
Used by Sir Henry Irving as 'Louis' and 'Fabien dei Franchi' in 'THE CORSICAN BROTHERS'. Given to Sir Henry Irving by William Nicholson and presented by Marguerite Steen.
Marks and inscriptions
The blade marked W. Briscoe and Sons.
Makers and roles
W.Briscoe and Sons [cutlers], cutler