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. Cross-hilted sword, the hilt of the sword consists of a cross hilt with inversed ends. The sword has a fluted white ivory grip with a four-sided gilt pommel. The straight, double-edged steel blade has a central fuller running to the spear point. The bla
1790
National Maritime Museum

. Scabbard for small-sword which belonged to Alderman Joshua Jonathan Smith (active 1810-1844), Lord Mayor of London 1810-1811. The white or buff vellum scabbard has two gilt lockets and a gilt chape. The top locket bears the words 'Langford No50 Fle
1790
National Maritime Museum

. Small-sword which belonged to Alderman Joshua Jonathan Smith (active 1810-1844), Lord Mayor of London 1810-1811. The hilt of the small-sword consists of a gilt knuckle-bow, which is decorated with a row of bright diamond-shaped steel studs inserted at t
1790
National Maritime Museum

Straight-bladed dirk. Straight-bladed dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of an eight-sided piece of ivory, with a gilt crosspiece with inversed ends. The eight-sided pommel has a prominent tang button. The pommel is engraved on three sides with the words
1790
National Maritime Museum