European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Smallsword with Scabbard Made in London, England, Europe1781-82 Hilt made by silversmith and hiltmaker William Kinman, English (active London), born 1728, last recorded 1797 Etched steel [blade]; engraved and gilded silver, wood, gilded copper wire [hilt]; metallic threads and silk [sword-knot]; wood, parchment, engraved and gilded silver [scabbard] * Gallery 249, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-646a,b Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
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