Hunting Sword of Prince Camillo Borghese (1775–1832)

Antoine-Modeste Fournera|François Pirmet

1809–13 · Silver-gilt, steel, leather, mother-of-pearl · Arms and Armor

In addition to the traditional hunting motifs, the decoration includes (on the back of the guard) the monogram of Camillo Borghese (1775–1832), Napoléon's brother-in-law, who served the French cause in Italy. The scabbard is engraved with Pirmet's name and his title, "gunmaker to His Majesty, the King of Westphalia," in reference to Napoleon's brother Jérôme Bonaparte.

Artist

Antoine-Modeste Fournera|François Pirmet

Date

1809–13

Medium

Silver-gilt, steel, leather, mother-of-pearl

Culture

French, Paris

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, The Sulzberger Foundation Inc. and David G. Alexander Gifts, and Bequest of Stephen V. Grancsay, by exchange, 1982