Scabbard

Scabbard for presentation sword. Owned by Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814). The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets and chape richly embossed with naval trophies. There are rings in the form of dolphins on the top and mid lockets. The scabbard is inscribed with 'Horne & Ash / St James's Strt / London'.

Object Details

ID: WPN1548.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1808
Credit: On loan to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, from the Ackland Hood Family
Measurements: Overall: 15 mm x 845 mm x 50 mm
Parts: Presentation Sword
  • Scabbard (WPN1548.1)