Hanger

Slotted hilted hanger, the hilt of the hanger consists of a gilt brass slotted guard with an anchor inset. The hanger has a lion's-head pommel. The polished wood grip is bound with copper wire. The steel blade is curved. 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: WPN1607
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 730 x 105 mm