Scabbard

Scabbard for Chinese sword, which belonged to Captain Sir Robert Oliver (died 1848). The wooden scabbard has four brass lockets and chape. The second and third lockets are fitted with loops. The obverse of the second locket is decorated with an embossed lizard.

Object Details

ID: WPN1198.3
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Display - Traders Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1842
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm x 535 mm x 50 mm
Parts: Sword (Sword)