Hanger

Slotted hilted hanger, the hilt of the hanger consists of a gilt brass slotted guard. The hanger has a gilt brass lion's-head pommel. The polished black ebony (probably) grip is bound with copper wire. The steel blade is broad and curved. The brown leather scabbard has a gilt top locket and chape. The hanger is part of the Spinney Collection, which is made up of sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols.

Object Details

ID: WPN1601
Collection: Weapons
Type: Hanger
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1780
People: Spinney, J. David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Spinney Collection
Measurements: Overall: 60 x 720 x 105 mm
Parts: Hanger
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