Smallsword Hilt and Scabbard Mounts, hallmarked for 1797–98, London, British, London, Silver, enamel, paste brilliants, gold, textile, Hilt: L. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 10 oz. (283.5 g); scabbard mounts: L. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Swords, The patriotic and nautical subjects of the decoration suggest that this was made for presentation to a naval hero, as were the similar hilts by Morisset
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Smallsword Hilt, Scabbard Mounts, hallmarked, 1797–98, London, British, Silver, enamel, paste brilliants, gold, textile, Hilt, L, 10 1/4, 26 cm, W, 4 1/2, 11.4, Wt, oz, 283.5 g, scabbard mounts, 7 1/8, 18.1, 1, 2.5, Swords, patriotic, nautical subjects, decoration suggest, presentation, naval hero, hilts, Morisset
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