Hanger
Hanger, the hilt of the hanger consists of a gilt shell guard and a gilt knuckle guard. The shell guard is stamped with a marine device. The hanger has a cap-shaped pommel, which is embossed with the busts of King William and Queen Mary. The steel blade is broad and curved. The blade is stamped on both sides with a depiction of a crown and a bearded man's head. The scabbard is missing. 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: | WPN1613 |
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Collection: | Weapons |
Type: | Hanger |
Display location: | Display - Tudor and Stuart Seafarers Gallery |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 17th century |
People: | King William IV; Queen Mary, Consort of King George V Spinney, J. David |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Spinney Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 50 x 635 x 90 mm |