Sword

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.733

Description

Rapier-like foil, triangular blade, tapering to an extremely sharp point. The flat side of the ricasso is marked with what appears to be a beehive. The counterguard is bowl-shaped. The grip is rectangular and covered with fish skin and wrapped with wire. The pommel is an urn shape. This sword is undecorated and very plain. Beehive mark.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Beehive mark.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Length

42-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 42 1/2 in. (8.9 x 9.5 x 108 cm)

Material

Iron, Wire, Skin

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Grip is slightly bent, as is the blade. Blade, guard, wire and pommel are all rusted.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom