Small-sword, which belonged to Commander Robert Williams (1764-1831). The hilt of the small-sword consists of a gilt knuckle bow ornamented with eighteen faceted heads. The grip and the obverse of the oval pommel are richly chased with designs of naval trophies. The reverse of the pommel is decorated with an anchor. The small-sword has a rudimentary pas d'ane ring. The underside of the shell, which has a laced border, is embossed with a naval trophy consisting of an anchor, an octant, weapons and oak leaves. The upper side of the shell is engraved with the words 'Marine Society's Office, LONDON FEBRUARY 20 1798 RESOLVED, That the thanks of the COMMITTEE of Merchants, Ship Owners, Insurers and other Inhabitants of LONDON appointed for the purpose of Counteracting the MUTINY at the NORE be given to LIEUT ROBT WILLIAMS of His Majesty's Ship the GLATTON HEN TROLLOPE ESQR Commander, for his spirited and active exertions on board the said Ship during the late MUTINY, and that he be requested to accept of a SWORD from this Committee, as a small token of the sense that they entertain of his important services on that occasion HUGH INGLIS ESQR Chairman'.

The small-sword has a hollow triangular steel blade. The obverse of the blade is engraved with a foul anchor motif, with a floral design above and below. The reverse of the blade is engraved with a depiction of a naval trophy and a foul anchor, with a floral design above, between and below. The wooden scabbard is covered with white parchment and has two gilt lockets with rings the chape is missing. The top locket is ornamented with looped lines and two five-pointed rosettes. The obverse of the top locket is engraved with the words 'Richd Clarke & Son 62 Cheapside London'.

Commander Robert Williams was born on the 10th February 1764 and entered the Royal Navy in 1774. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on the 5th February 1781; to Commander on the 5th May 1800 and he died on the 7th March 1831. Commander Robert Williams saw much action in the West Indies in 1779-1780 and 1794. Except for the material of which it is made and the designs on the grip and pommel, this sword has a hilt almost identical with that of WPN 1167.