Cross Hilt Sword, 1600–1625, London; Solingen, hilt, British, London; blade, German, Solingen, Iron, silver, wood, copper alloy, steel, gold, L. 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm); L. of blade 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 6.5 oz (1093 g), Swords, This sword is a fine example of the most fashionable type that was worn by noblemen in England at the time of King James I. The silver panels on the hilt were made by an unknown London craftsman and are masterpieces of miniature relief sculpture
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Cross Hilt Sword, 1600–1625, London, Solingen, hilt, British, blade, German, Iron, silver, wood, copper alloy, steel, gold, L, 39 1/4, 99.7 cm, blade 30, 76.8, W, 8 3/4, 22.2, Wt, 2 lb, 6.5 oz, 1093 g, Swords, sword, fine example, fashionable type, worn, noblemen, England, time, King James, I, silver panels, unknown London, craftsman, masterpieces, miniature relief, sculpture
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