Small sword, French hilt and German blade
This steel hilt is chiselled in relief with classical heroes on
horseback amid Regence strapwork with areas picked out in gold
encrusting. The shells are decorated with battle scenes. The
straight three-edged hollow-ground blades are etched with Regence
strapwork near the hilt.
Regence is the name given to the rather simpler decoration
popular during the Regency in France of Philip, Duke of Orleans
(1715-1723). The small-sword was an essential part of the dress of
a gentleman, during the 18th century, gradually becoming a
piece of costume jewellery. German blades were far superior to
French ones at this date and were almost always fitted to French
hilts of good quality.
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Accession number :
RI_DC_0000101
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
