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Sword 1750 - 1850
Bronze, brass | 70.5 cm (length) | RCIN 61505
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A combination sword with bronze blade of leaf shape form with ridge on both cutting edges and with two rivet holes at top where the grip once was attached. Later addition spiralled grip with eagle head pommel and plain quillons.
Provenance
Displayed by George IV in the Armoury at Carlton House. Recorded there with the note 'this Sword of Great Antiquity'.
Sent to Windsor Castle in 1837. -
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Medium and techniques
Bronze, brass
Measurements
70.5 cm (length)
11.0 cm (whole object, diameter)
56.0 cm (blade length)
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