Scabbard for Model 1833 Cutlass
Date1839
Mediumwood, leather and brass
Dimensions5 × 68 cm (1 15/16 × 26 3/4 in.), 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.352.2
DescriptionSlightly curving scabbard for sword 2014.352.1. Wooden core with gloss back leather casing axially sewn closed on reverse. Sheet brass mounts at drag & mouth of scabbard, each fastened in place with brass staple. Mount at opening has squared brass staple on obverse for suspension. Reverse of this mount bears small stamped anchor device at mouth.ProvenanceMacIntosh collection (#30); purchased by the Museum in December 1970 Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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portions possibly 1600s
