Sword Item Number: 3298/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Double-edged sword with an iron blade and a brass handle. Stamped on the crossguard is the number '99' or '66', and on the other side is an illegible stamp or '0'. The grip is decorated with rings, with an oval pommel with a distinct peen block.
Narrative
Acquired by the donor from an antiques shop near Duncan.
Item History
- Made in Europe before 1850
- Owned by Fraser Ross Sharp before April 25, 2018
- Received from Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor) on April 25, 2018
What
- Name
- Sword
- Identification Number
- 3298/5
- Type of Item
- sword
- Material
- iron metal and brass metal
- Overall
- height 63.4 cm, width 10.4 cm, depth 2.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Russian ? or British ?
- Previous Owner
- Fraser Ross Sharp
- Received from
- Fraser Ross Sharp (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Europe
When
- Creation Date
- before 1850
- Ownership Date
- before April 25, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 25, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3298/0005