Sword

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.724 a-b

Description

A) Blade is curved and single edged with only a rudimentary false edge extending 10" from the point. There are two fullers: One broad one, running from the ricasso to within 10" of the point, and a shorter, narrow one at the back of the blade. The blade and hilt are not marked. The back blade is flat and wide. The grips are wood covered with leather and wound with twisted brass wire. The pommel is of the Phrygian helmet pattern, and the guard is of the half-basket type with a knuckle-bow and two branches on the obverse side, joining an oval counterguard. All the metal parts of the hilt are brass. B) The scabbard is iron with two rings for suspension and a large asymmetrical drag. The blade, hilt, and scabbard are undecorated.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1840

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.724 A-B
MP.94.724a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

With scabbard

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

3-1/2 in

Length

43-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. (11.4 x 8.9 x 110.5 cm)

Material

Wood, Leather, Iron, brass, Wire

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Scabbard is very dark, scratched, and rusted in places. Blade is marked from being slid in and out of a tight scabbard and small rust spots; leather grip is worn and cracked. Most of brass wire is missing; hilt has lost its luster and is slightly corroded.

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

w/Scabbard

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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