Smallsword

Unknown

ca. 1700 · Silver, steel, wood · Arms and Armor

This example is notable for its faceted forms, its bold raised moldings, and the pierced foliage at the top of the knuckle-guard, features typical of English smallswords made about 1700.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1700

Medium

Silver, steel, wood

Culture

British, probably London

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2010