Sheath
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton, leather, metal and paper
Measurements
25 mm (H); 36 mm (W); 245 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27110.1
Summary
Brown leather sheath, opening at top, tapering to a point with metal reinforcement ending in a sphere. On front, an incised rectangular pattern with cross of St Andrews at top. On reverse, stitching down centred and leather loop attached at top edge. Strip of leather passes through loop with flower-patterned metal press stud fastening with verdigris on surface. D-shaped ring attached to loop with paper label attached to this with white cotton. Label reads; 2000E / (11).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.