Smallsword

IW

hallmarked for 1683–84 · Steel, silver · Arms and Armor

This is a heavier, sturdier military version of the civilian smallsword. The decoration, cast, chased, and pierced, includes equestrian figures on the pommel and St. George (patron saint of England) on the guard. The mark, IW, has not been identified.

Artist

IW

Date

hallmarked for 1683–84

Medium

Steel, silver

Culture

British, London

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Rogers Fund and Bequest of Stephen V. Grancsay, by exchange, 1985