PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.68
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: T&E for Science and Technology
2. Classification: Armament, edged
3. Object Term: Sword (with ball finial)
Description: Hilt with ball finial with swirling engraving, straight grip with spiral braid design, thin "c"-shaped handle with engraved central panel, bottom of handle has two-part flaring tips, fastened at center to solid stop with central shell motif, fastens to an unevenly three-sided tapered blade with faint traces of engraved floral decoration on the upper third. Four makers marks stamped on upper curve of c-shaped handle, now indecipherable due to dark tarnish.
Marked (yes or no): yes
If yes, transcribe directly: unable to read
Date of Manufacture: 1770 - 1790
Company or Place of Manufacture: England
Materials: steel, silver
Overall dimensions in inches:
1. height: 38 1/2"
2. width: 4"w
3. depth: 2 3/4"
