Ceremonial sword
N. J. Currie, Jr
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
sharkskin, leather & metal
Measurements
930 mm (L)
Place of origin
Waterloo Place
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 284829
Summary
Ceremonial sword with 'N.J. Currie Junr./20 Regent St., Waterloo Place, London' engraved on the blade. The sheath has a similar printed inscription. A crown, an anchor and the Royal motto are also engraved on the sword blade. The gilt handle has a lion's head terminal and a white shagreen binding with gold wire around it. The sheath is of black leather with three gilt mounts, each with chased scroll decoration, the upper two with rings. The tip of the sword blade is double edged.
Makers and roles
N. J. Currie, Jr, manufacturer