Basic info

Collection

Military History

Object name

Basket hilted sword

Heavy Cavalry Trooper's sword

Cavalry sword

Broadsword

Claidheam mor

Object category

Weapon

Object subcategory

Edged weapon

Creators

Ferrari, Andrea dei (Swordsmith)

Description

Considerably shortened single edged blade with two fullers running most of the length. Steel basket hilt of conventional design but more open feel, with heart shaped pierced designs. Dome shaped pommel. Grip bound with leather and wire. Blade worn but marked 'xSxSx ANDREA xSxSx' 'xSxSx FERARA xSxSx'.

Production date start

1740

Production date end

1780

Period

Georgian