RAPIER SWORD

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The sword is encased in a leather sheath that is broken off at the point. It has a chased metal handle with female head at the end. The hilt has a lion mask shield with a cross topped by crown. There is a plaque of ridged mother of pearl on the wood handle. It is long and thin in shape and probably a rapier.

Object name:

RAPIER SWORD

Made from:

Metal -- leather -- mother of pearl

Made in:

Venice, Italy

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

87 cm (34 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.279.1-2

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

COAT OF ARMS on hilt: lion and cross of St. Mark

Credit line:

Gift of General Foods, 1978