Model 1860 Navy Cutlass
Artist
N. P. Ames Company
Date1862
Mediumsteel, brass, wood and leather
Dimensions80.6 × 66 cm (31 3/4 × 26 in.), 2 lb (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsInner lip of reverse counterguard stamped "6M/101."
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.427
DescriptionCurved single edge steel blade with flat back & rudimentary false edge. Both faces with broad shallow fuller at back, below ricasso to false edge. Brass half-basket hilt with deep sheet-brass guard on obverse, riverted to flange on counter & knuckle guards. Phrygian helmet pommel. Wooden grip wrapped in black leather having lost wire wrap.ProvenanceMacIntosh collection (#35) purchased by the Museum in December 1970. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
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about 1600–1650
