Name/Title
An English Small SwordEntry/Object ID
2021.1.2Description
AN ENGLISH SMALL-SWORD
With colichemarde blade of tapering hollow triangular section etched on both sides of the forte with panels of symmetrical foliated strapwork framing ‘Honi Soit Qui Maly Pense’ in an oval, hilt cast and chased in low relief with differing satyrs’ masks, rocailles and foliage, comprising asymmetrical double shell-guard, arms, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with tang button, and grip bound with silver ribbon and two thicknesses of twisted silver wire.Collection
Cutlery Collection, WeaponsMade/Created
Date made
1758Place
City
LondonCountry
EnglandContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
HM 1758 Mark of John Carman (2)
