Court sword
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1900
Materials
Gilt, Steel, Velvet
Measurements
1050 mm (Length)195 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934310.2
Summary
Dress court sword and scabbard, polished steel, plain blade; hilt yellow gilt metal hollow design, swirling twisted rope handle, pressed design of face amid scrolling acanthus foliage, finished in twisted rope rounded end; scabbard deep blue velvet, gilt woven braid centre front, gilt metal top and bottom, at back hook to attach to belt.
Provenance
Stamford family.