Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.495

Description

495.01 Sword: Light cavalry pattern. Gilt mounted with handle of wire-bound shagreen. Made for combat. Guard shows two putto, one holding a wreath and the other a torch. 495.02 Scabbard: gilt metal, heavily chased.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Weapons

Made/Created

Artist

Wilkinson, Henry

Date made

1851

Time Period

19

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Blade etched with monogram under crown and HENRY / WILKINSON / PALL MALL / LONDON, Inlaid mole proof-mark on reverse. No assay marks seen.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC495

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: Sword: 975mm Scabbard: 860mm