Hunting hanger or sword

Object/Artifact

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Worshipful Company of Cutlers, London

Name/Title

Hunting hanger or sword

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.352

Description

Slender blade almost straight edge and back, curving upwards to end and tapering to a point which has been blunted. Handle of sharply curved horn (? antler) tapering out to a cap of silver, with brass button on end. Handle cap decorated with a repousse design with fleur-de-lys at either end joined by an anthropomorphic figure.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Weapons

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Place

Country

Scotland?

Continent

Europe

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC352

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: Overall: 704mm; blade: 525mm; handle: 119mm