Hanger

Slotted hilted hanger, the hilt of the hanger consists of a slotted (not specified) metal guard. The hanger has an oval pommel, which is engraved with an anchor motif. The wooden grip is bound with copper wire. The steel blade is curved with a broad fuller. The scabbard is missing. The hanger is part of the Spinney Collection, which is made up of sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols.

Object Details

ID: WPN1606
Collection: Weapons
Type: Hanger
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1760-1770
People: Spinney, J. David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Spinney Collection
Measurements: Overall: 55 x 800 x 110 mm