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Small Sword

c. 1650

England, 17th century

Medium
steel, pierced, chiseled, and engraved
Support
Chased and pierced
Measurements
Overall: 93.5 cm (36 13/16 in.); Blade: 79.7 cm (31 3/8 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Guard: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Weight: 580 g (1.28 lbs.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1497
Public Domain
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Location
210A Armor Court
Print
A vertically standing smallsword features a narrow, tapering steel blade topped by an ornate hilt. The cylindrical grip and spherical pommel are etched with swirling patterns. A knuckle guard arches from the pommel to a horizontal quillon, both showcasing intricate, pierced openwork. The quillon curls to the right. Dark gray metal covers the entire surface, presenting a textured, aged finish with faint engravings visible near the blade's base.

Small Sword

c. 1650

England, 17th century

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