Sword and scabbard (talwar) nineteenth century

Steel, iron, silver gilt, velvet, wood, ruby | 89.4 x 11.0 x 6.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38131

Ballroom, Sandringham House

Master: Sword and scabbard (talwar) nineteenth century

Description

Sword or talwar with curved steel blade with fuller on each side, incised with maker's name 'Muhammad Lazi'; gold painted iron hilt with quillons with narrow knuckle guard, set on each side with ruby; flat circular pommel with curved spike; red velvet-covered wooden scabbard with silver gilt mounts.

Provenance

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76. Arms and aArmour at Sandringham House records that the sword was presented by the 'Raja of Vizagapatam' - likely to be Ramchandra Deo III, Maharaja of Jaypore - a city in the district of Vizagapatam.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel, iron, silver gilt, velvet, wood, ruby

steel, wood, red velvet, gold paint, silver gilt, iron, ruby, gilt

grooved, incised, painted, beaded, gilded, chased

Measurements

89.4 x 11.0 x 6.9 cm (whole object)

75.2 cm (blade length)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
edged weapons
swords (weapons)
sabres
talwars (sabres)
containers
cases
sheaths