Sword

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.711 a-b

Description

Marine Corps officer's type of sword (A). Curved blade single-edged with false edge extending back 7 1/2" from point. There are two fullers which run from the hilt almost to the end of the blade. Both sides are etched with floral sprays and military trophies. The grip is black and made of bone or horn (stripped). Pommel is semi-pistol grip, flaring into a lion head butt. The end of the knuckle-bow which is in the transition type between the stirrup and reverse P forms is inserted in the lion's mouth. On either side of the quillon as it crosses the blade, star shaped medallions with high floral relief. All metal parts of the hilt are gilded brass. The scabbard (B) is also gilded brass and is decorated with punched stars on one side. The other side has three heavy cast plaques soldered onto the scabbard. One plaque is of a goddess type figure, one a cavalry battle scene, one is floral. Each is in high relief. There is a drag on the scabbard as well as two rings for suspension slings and an oval stud for a frog. The end of the scabbard is etched with an urn and a tree.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1800 - 1820

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See "Provenance"

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.711 A-B
MP.94.711a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

With scabbard on

Height

1 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

39-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 4 1/2 x 39 1/4 in. (2.5 x 11.4 x 99.7 cm)

Material

Bone, Iron, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Gilded surfaces worn off; brass is turning black; blade is dark and rusted with many nicks. Pommel is slightly loose from grip.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

General Richard Montgomery

Notes

Former owner

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

According to the family, this item belonged to General Richard Montgomery.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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