Saber and scabbard
Artist/Culture
British
(hilt made in London, possibly by William Cox)
Date1779
Mediumsteel, silver, horn, brass, leather
Dimensions77.6 × 11.5 cm (30 9/16 × 4 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsSilver marks on knuckleguard:
--Maker’s mark WC (inverted)
--Possible failed impression of a leopard passant
--Crowned leopard head
--Lower-case "d" on an escutcheon with point below and beveled edges above
See photo in object digital file.
Credit LineGift of Misses Frances Thomas and Eliza Sturgis Paine in memory of Frederick William Paine
Object number1937.72
DescriptionUnmarked lightly curved blade with broad central fuller from ricasso to point; narrower fuller at back from hilt to false edge. Long false edge, about 1/3 total blade length. Stirrup hilt of silver, with loop for sword knot. Horn grip, or perhaps horn plaques sandwiching horn or ebony core. Some cracking and evidence of repair. Brass button. Grip fitted with collar at crossbar, probably of silver-plated brass.Black leather scabbard with silver-plated brass lockets and chape. Silver-plated brass suspension rings on upper and mid lockets.ProvenanceDr. William Paine; Frances Thomas and Elisa Sturgis Paine
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 2204
