Sword

Stirrup hilted sword. The hilt consists of a gilt stirrup guard with a lion's-head pommel and ebony grip bound with wire? The langets are engraved with a foul anchor. The blade is straight with a broad groove and engraved with an anchor, crown and trophies. The scabbard is black leather with two gilt brass lockets and rings (chape missing). On the scabbard is the inscription: 'Prosser....Ldn.....' This sword forms part of the Spinney Collection comprising sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols - AAA3114 (pair) and 3115.

Object Details

ID: WPN1605
Collection: Weapons
Type: Sword
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Prosser, John
Places: London
Date made: After 1805
People: Spinney, J. David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 x 845 x 115 mm
Parts: Sword