Dean Castle Arms and Armour
Small swords
Flemish small sword 2
- Period:
- 18th Century
- Description:
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Chiselled 18th century small sword with spherical pommel and petal-shaped hand guard with designs featuring human figures and scroll flourishes.
Small swords emerged as a popular sidearm in the 17th and 18th century as a shorter and lighter progression of the rapier design. They were worn as a sidearm for men - either military or civilian - with notions of reaching gentlemanly status.
- Place of Production:
- Flanders
- Source:
- Dean Castle
- Digital Number:
- RI_DC_0000115
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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