Collection Highlights
Fuller (Flat Iron) Building, New York
Date:
1903
Object Number:
PR.020.61.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword: Straight Triangular Blade with Floral Design
Object Number:
1951.318
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Steel, enamel, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 94.6 x 10.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Sword with straight, evenly tapered blade which is triangular in cross section, with about 9 inches of blade below hilt all all three sides decorated with etched designs on a ground of blue enamel and gilding; steel hilt with nearly circular counter-guard with scalloped and beaded edge, knuckle-bow made in one piece with pas d'ane and straight quillon with disk finial, and grip and conical pommel made separately; knuckle-bow, grip, and pommel with grid-textured surfaces.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this sword belonged to the Livingston family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
