Name/Title
An English Small SwordEntry/Object ID
2021.1.1Description
AN ENGLISH SMALL-SWORD
With tapering blade of triangular section forming a ridge over its entire length on one side, hilt cast and chased in relief and comprising asymmetrical double shell-guard with differing trophies of arms on both sides within borders of foliage and against finely punched grounds, quillon-block en suite, rear quillon formed as a monster-head, knuckle-guard with foliage centred on a Classical demi-armour, globular pommel with masks of Hercules and Mars between rocailles, rounded tang button, and grip bound with twisted silver wire (81.2 cm. blade)Collection
Cutlery Collection, WeaponsMade/Created
Date made
1739Place
City
LondonCountry
EnglandContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
HM 1739 Mark of John Carman (1)
