Object Details
Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1810
Geography
Germany
Culture
North American
Medium
metal; silver
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/8 in x 2 5/8 in; x 30.7975 cm x 6.6675 cm
Provenance
Formerly given to Thomas Hammersley (American, 1727-1781), New York, New York
Inscriptions
Monogrammed "HB" in script on the back of the blade. Marks: Struck twice with the initials "TH" on the back of the handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. George H. Blackshire
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1997.0009