Sword with Scabbard
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Governor Jonathan Trumbull
(American, 1710 - 1785)
MakerMade by
Bland
(English)
Dateabout 1760
MediumSteel, silver, leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length overall): 40 1/2in. (102.9cm)
Other (length of blade): 33 1/2in. (85.1cm)
ClassificationsWeapons
Credit LineDeposited by Mrs. Harriet Stickney
Object number1895.11.0
DescriptionSilver hilted presentation type sword, 3 edged blade with wider section at base which evenly tapers to tip of blade. Blade is engraved with scrolling designs at base, very worn. Third side of blade extends on right side, hilt extends out the same distance on either side and have 2 small six-pointed stars flanking a larger eight-pointed star with scrolling design surrounding them. Knuckle bar features spiraling grooves with an eight-pointed star in the center of both sides, on left side near pommel are four stamps. The pommel has an eight-pointed star on either side with scrolling floral designs surrounding them (pommel is ball that is hollow) handle is silver wrapped in silver coils. Scabbard is leather, 3 sided, with silver bands and carrying rings. Top throat band is engraved with circular design with floral designs at the bottom; On reverse of throat band is engraved: "Bland/ St. James's".
NotesOld accession number: A-32Status
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