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.
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Object Details
ID: | WPN1601 |
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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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