Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword w/scabbard
Object Number:
X.125ab
Date:
1840-1865
Medium:
Steel, brass, wood, leather, twine; steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 43 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/2 in. ( 110.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Saber with curved, single-edged steel blade with two fullers, one broad and one narrow; brass half-basket hilt with two branches joining elliptical counter-guard on obverse side; wooden grip covered with leather over twine and wrapped with twisted brass wire; brass helmet-shaped pommel without surface decoration; steel scabbard with two carrying rings and asymmetrical drag.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
