Basic info

Collection

Military History

Object name

Court sword

Small sword

City of York Sword Bearer's sword

Object category

Weapon

Object subcategory

Edged weapon

Description

Small Sword with faceted oval pommel, wire bound grip and relatively plain knucklebow, pas d'ane and double shell guard. Hilt has been painted black. Narrow triangular blade.Only locket remains of the scabbard. Reputed to have been the personal sword of former York City sword bearer John Dale.

Production date start

1750

Production date end

1820