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Small sword and scabbard 1750 - 1820
Steel, blued steel, gold, diamonds, ruby; (sword) gold, diamond, wood, fish skin, (scabbard) | 37 3/4 in Overall length (whole object) | RCIN 67134
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The hilt is of cast and chased gold. The pommel is in the form of a barred helmet surmounted by a recumbent lion. The grip and guards are studded with numerous diamonds set in the form of bands of foliage. These elements are probably by a German goldsmith, c.1750. After the sword had been acquired by George IV around 1820 it was embellished with additional diamonds by the royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. The scabbard with two large brilliant stones was also supplied by Rundells.
Provenance
Purchased by George IV c.1820. A bill of alterations and the mounting of additional diamonds to an existing sword hilt was submitted by Rundells on 7 August 1820 (RA GEO/MAIN/25995).
"..placed in the Windsor Armoury by command of His Majesty King Edward VII in August, 1901". According to Laking it had formerly been kept among the Coronation Regalia of George IV, having been worn by him." -
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Medium and techniques
Steel, blued steel, gold, diamonds, ruby; (sword) gold, diamond, wood, fish skin, (scabbard)
Measurements
37 3/4 in Overall length (whole object)
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