Presentation small-sword which belonged to Rear-Admiral John Macbride (d.1800). The enamelled gold hilt is apparently unmarked. The knuckle-bow guard with ring inset is decorated in the same manner as the urn-shaped pommel. There are upturned quillons and an embry pas d'ane. The nearly flat shell is enamelled with classical motifs, naval trophies, sea horses and naval engagements. The lacquered rosewood grip has gold and enamelled plaques attached, on one side the arms of London, on the reverse those of the owner. The blade is blued and gilt, of triangular section. There is a white leather scabbard with enamelled mounts.

The shell is inscribed with 'Presented to Rear Admiral John Macbride for his active and vigilant exertions in defence of the commerce of Great Britain, By the subscribers for encouraging the capture of French privateers, London 18 April 1793'. The blade is inscribed with 'Vive Le Roy'.

This sword was sold by Sotheby's in 1960 when the enamelling was described as 'in the manner of J Moser'. Claude Blair lists the sword in the publication 'Three Presentation Swords' as one of the known surviving works by James Morisset. The Museum also holds pieces of silver presented by the Committee for encouraging the capture of French privateers.