Sword and scabbard
Manufacturer
Osborn and Gumby
CultureEnglish
Date19th century
MediumBrass | Ivory
DimensionsOverall: 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm)
Inscribed"E pluribus unum"
Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.
Object numberM51.1.283
Not on view
DescriptionCurved sword with a steel blade elaborately decorated with floral, scroll, urn and armorial motifs; seated Indian figure, coiled serpents, eagle shield; female figure in neo-classical drapery leaning against a column and head of lion peers at her; round column.Exhibition HistoryMyers House/Consul Room
19th century
1800-1819
18th century
18th century