Basket-Hilt Broadsword ("Mortuary Sword")

Creator

Unknown

Title

Collection

MED - Arms & Armor

Creation date

hilt: c. 1640–50; blade: 1700s

Culture

Hilt: England; Blade: Germany, Solingen (?), Hilt: 17th Century; Blade: 18th Century

Technique

Steel, chiseled; inlaid gilt- silver foil; wood and wire grip