Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
MP.94.723 a-bDescription
A) Broad curved blade is single edged with no false edge. A broad shallow fuller extends from the Ricasso to six inches from the point. The grip is wood, carved with deep parallel grooves and covered with leather wrapped in brass wire. The metal parts of the hilt are iron consisting of a ferrule at the base of the grips; a backstrap surmounts the grips and expands to form a covering for the pommel: A knuckle bow of an exaggerated reverse "P" form; a quillon with largets projecting over the blade and a disc finial above the blade. The backstrap is decorated with a spray of leaves near the pommel.
B) The scabbard is iron with iron fittings consisting of a throat, two carrying rings and a small asymmetrical drag. It is undecorated and unmarked.
(mark:K C MALIR)Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
circa 1810 - 1865Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
The top of the blade near the Ricasso is marked "K C MALIR"Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.94.723 A-B
MP.94.723a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
With scabbardHeight
1-1/4 inWidth
5-1/2 inLength
40 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 40 in. (3.2 x 14 x 101.6 cm)Material
Leather, brass, Wood, Iron, WireCondition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Blade, hilt, and scabbard rusted in spots; brass on grip is faded, leather is slightly worn.General Notes
Note Type
General NoteNote
w/ScabbardNote Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom