Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
sword with scabbard
Object Number:
1931.69ab
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Steel, brass, ivory, enamel, gilding, silver; brass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 in. ( 87.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
etched: on obverse of blade below hilt: "A. W. SPIES / Warranted"
Description:
Sword with straight, single-edged steel blade with broad fuller running full length and blue enamel, gilding, and etching on obverse and reverse; brass stirrup hilt with traces of silver plating, shield-shaped langet, and quillon with bud-shaped finial; reverse P form knuckle-bow with molded floral decoration; eagle head pommel with end of knuckle-bow in open beak; carved ivory grip; brass scabbard with oval frog stud, two carrying rings, and incised decoration on upper half and on tip; traces of silver plating on scabbard.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this sword belonged to the donor's father, Adjutant General Joseph C. Shelton, and was probably used in the Mexican War.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Shelton
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
