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An image showing 'WPN1478; Sword, circa 1836, steel, silver gilt, Overall: 50 x 980 x 110 mm'
An image showing 'WPN1478; Sword, circa 1836, steel, silver gilt, Overall: 50 x 980 x 110 mm'
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Sword

Court small-sword. Owned by Sir George Biddell Airy, Astronomer Royal (active 1836-81). The small-sword hilt is made of cut steel. This sword was worn with court dress which was also received by the NMM.
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Object Details

ID: WPN1478
Collection: Weapons
Type: Sword
Display location: Display - ROG
Creator: Nicoll
Places: London
Date made: circa 1836
People: Airy, George Biddell; Nicoll
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection
Measurements: Overall: 50 x 980 x 110 mm
Parts: Sword