Sword
E. Gills
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel
Measurements
1080 mm (L)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1183734
Summary
Sword and scabbard made by E. Gills. Blade etched with foliate design, crown, W.R.IV monogram, and inscribed Colonel Lord Clive near hilt. Pistol grip hilt and pierced guard.
Provenance
Purchased by the National Trust from John George Herbert, 8th Earl of Powis and the Powis Estate Trustees in June 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
W.R.IV Colonel Lord Clive
Makers and roles
E. Gills, swordsmith