Sabre
J. J. Prunkel, Solingen
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
horn, textile & metal
Measurements
990 mm (L)
Place of origin
Solingen
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 284832
Summary
Sabre with engraving on the blade inlaid with gold. The top edge is engraved; 'Prunkel Solingen' and 'G.R.' on the blade under a crown and with other decorative motifs. The Royal motto is on the reverse. Wide hilt with faceted knop terminals. The horn handle with a rounded curved top is bound with a blue and gilt-thread cloth. The sheath has metal mounts and bands with rings and bands over the central shagreen coating.
Marks and inscriptions
G.R. (engraved on blade)
Makers and roles
J. J. Prunkel, Solingen, swordsmith