Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard of Captain W. E. Cracraft
James Morisset
hallmarked for 1797–98 · Gold, enamel, steel, wood, vellum · Arms and Armor
The shell is engraved on the underside: "Presented by the commanders of the Jamaica ships in the London trade to Captⁿ. W.E. Cracraft, of his M.S. Severn for his particular care of the fleet of England in 1798." The enamels on the grip include Cracraft's initials and coat of arms.
- Artist
- James Morisset
- Date
- hallmarked for 1797–98
- Medium
- Gold, enamel, steel, wood, vellum
- Culture
- British, London
- Department
- Arms and Armor
- Credit line
- Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
