The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 19, 2024

Hunting Sword

Hunting Sword

1778–79
sword hilt by

William Kinman

(British, 1724–1788?)
England, London, 18th century
Blued, etched, and gilded steel; hilt: silver, wood
Overall: 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.); Blade: 60.3 cm (23 3/4 in.); Grip: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Guard: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1685
Location: 210A Armor Court
  • Zschille; Frank Gair Macomber; Boston; cat.#100
  • Catalogue of Arms and Armour. Vol. 4, 17th to 19th century and a few pieces of iron work. [Boston, Massachusetts]: [Frank Gair Macomber], [1900-1915]. Mentioned and Reproduced: No. (235) 258 archive.org
    Gilchrist, Helen Ives. A Catalogue of the Collection of Arms & Armor Presented to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John Long Severance; 1916-1923. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1924. Mentioned: p. 137, E117 archive.org
  • {{cite web|title=Hunting Sword|url=false|author=William Kinman|year=1778–79|access-date=19 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1685