Sabre and scabbard c.1775-95

94.0 x 12.0 cm (length) | RCIN 79651

IG Zipser (active 1780)

Description

Cross-hilted sabre.Silver gilt guard with quillons ending in pear-shaped knobs&diamond shaped block chiselled in relief with eagle&military trophy.Karabella grip of ivory held by brass flower.Curved,backedged steel blade.Scabbard with shagreen silver gilt mounts+
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection IG Zipser (active 1780)
(maker)

Search the collection Prussia
(nationality)
Physical properties

Measurements

94.0 x 12.0 cm (length)

78.0 cm (blade length)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
References

Other number(s)

Laking AA : Laking, G.F., 1904. The Armoury of Windsor Castle, London – Laking AA 948

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