Sword, hunting

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sword, hunting

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.708 a-b

Description

Eagle head pommel, hunting sword (A); short, straight blade single-edged without a false edge. The quillons are s-shaped, decorated with an ivy pattern. The grip is made of wood; the blade is made of carbonized steel and has an oil residue on it. Scabbard (B) is black leather with a carbonized steel throat and top. Scabbard is decorated with a leaf and triangle pattern.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Collins & Company

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1899 Date made: r. 1834 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Blade is engraved near the hilt with a crown with an arm and hammer. It is marked: "Legitimus, Collins & Co., Hartford, Acero Fino, Calidad, Garantizada No. 86." Near the throat of the scabbard is a marking: "Collins & Co." (with a crown and a raised arm and hammer). Above that is the number: "15"

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.708 A-B
MP.94.708a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

With Scabbard

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Length

33-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 4 x 33 1/2 in. (3.8 x 10.2 x 85.1 cm)

Material

Wood, Leather, Steel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Oil residue on blade; leather is deteriorating near throat.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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