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Source Description
The entire hilt is made of polished steel, with faceted steel beads of different sizes arranged in rows and rosettes to give the impression of a "jeweled" hilt. This was an object of great luxury to be worn only with a gentleman's formal attire at court.
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Document identity
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104703
label
Hilt from a Court Sword
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1
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104703
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object
title
Hilt from a Court Sword
description
The entire hilt is made of polished steel, with faceted steel beads of different sizes arranged in rows and rosettes to give the impression of a "jeweled" hilt. This was an object of great luxury to be worn only with a gentleman's formal attire at court.
date
c. 1790–1800
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CC0
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en
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Q79514844
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Arms and Armor
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Guard: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.)
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England, late 18th Century
accession
1923.1061
Source extras
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polished steel, pierced and inset with faceted steel beads
tombstone
Hilt from a Court Sword, c. 1790–1800. England, late 18th Century. Polished steel, pierced and inset with faceted steel beads; overall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); guard: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1923.1061
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cut and polished
collection
MED - Arms & Armor
citations
citation
Gilchrist, Helen Ives. <em>A Catalogue of the Collection of Arms & Armor Presented to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John Long Severance; 1916-1923</em>. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1924.
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Mentioned: p. 139, E125
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
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2026-05-29 05:38:52.441000
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104703
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Medieval Art
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MED - Arms & Armor
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polished steel, pierced and inset with faceted steel beads
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