SWORD CANE
W1970.830.a-b
[.a] Blade - slim, steel, embossed blade tapering gradually to a point, marked 'Toledo'.
Hilt - engraved sterling silver cap bearing London hallmark, 1899. Cane grip with side clip for fitting into scabbard. Hilt does not fit neatly into scabbard
[.b] scabbard/sheath - cane with brass end, brass fitting for securing sword.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.830.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 27 Apr 1965 |
Material
| Steel/Metal | a - sword |
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| Sterling Silver/Metal | a - sword |
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| Cane/Plant | a - sword |
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| Cane/Plant | b - scabbard |
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| Brass/Metal | b - scabbard |
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Measurement
| length | 870mm |
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| length | 700mm | blade |
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| length | 723mm |
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