Scabbard

Scabbard for stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Captain David Colby (died 1834). The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets, each with a ring, and a gilt chape the top locket also has a frog stud. All gilt parts have slight line decoration. A small shoe is fitted to the chape. The reverse side of the top locket is engraved, within a circle, with 'DRURY, Cutler to His Majesty, Strand'.

Object Details

ID: WPN1267.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Drury & Son
Date made: 1805
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 780 mm x 55 mm
Parts: Sword
  • Scabbard (WPN1267.1)