Saber

Sword.

Name/Title

Saber

Entry/Object ID

1954.41

Description

Saber with ivory or bone handle. The brass pommel is molded into the shape of an eagle's head. The blade is decorated in blue with a flower design etched in and colored gold.

Context

Said to have belonged to Ethan Allen, but post-dates his life.

Acquisition

Accession

1954.41

Source or Donor

Frechette, Howells

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1821 - 1840

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sword

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

1 in

Length

35-1/2 in

Material

Ivory, Steel, Brass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Allen, Ethan (1738-1789)

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America