Scabbard

The white fish-skin scabbard has two lockets, and a chape of embossed silver gilt (or gold?). Inscribed on the top locket is 'OMNE NAUTAR. DERIC. MEO SUBIRE PARA.' [All maritime dangers I am prepared to undertake.] and on the mid locket is 'JEFFERYS & JONES.'

Object Details

ID: WPN1549.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Jefferys & Jones; Morisset, James
Date made: 1791
Credit: On loan to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, from the Acland Hood Family
Measurements: Overall: 24 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Parts: Presentation Small-Sword