Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
2005.27a-bDescription
Ornate sword and accompanying scabbard. The grip of the sword is shagreen, wrapped with twisted gold wire. The guard is ornately carved brass in a scrollwork pattern with an eagle and the initials U. S. The blade is engraved with floral scrollwork, a large spread eagle and the initials U.S. The scabbard is leather with brass locket/mouthpiece, chase/tip protector, and hook attachments. The top hook attachment is engraved, "Lt. Hiram Rowe, From the Members of Co. A 16th Mass. Vols. Honour to the Brave." The blade is marked "Schuyler Hartley & Graham" and "W Clauberg Solingen."Context
Presented to Lieutenant Hiram Rowe of Danville, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2005.27Source or Donor
Rowe M.D., Harry M.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Dascomb P. RoweMade/Created
Manufacturer
ClaubergDate made
1861 - 1863Place
City
SolingenCountry
GermanyContinent
EuropeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
5 inDepth
3-1/2 inLength
39 inMaterial
Bronze, Brass, SteelRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Rowe, Hiram, Jr. (c.1840-1863)Related Places
Place
Town
DanvilleCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America