Sabre
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, copper & leather
Measurements
890 mm (L)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 284831
Summary
Slightly curved sword with a broad metal-gilt hilt shaped and engraved with eagles' heads. The handle is bound with copper wire and has a cast eagle's head terminal. The wooden sheath is covered with red leather and has three metal-gilt mounts, rings and a chain attached to the upper two. The tip is pierced and cast with hunting figures and animals.