Presentation smallsword

John Ray and James Montague (active1800 - until 1821)

National War Museum

1807 - 1807

Unique jewel encrusted 84.8cm presentation blade with 18 carat gold hilt inset with enamel plaques and set with rose-cut diamonds.

• Medium: gold, diamonds, enamels, steel, leather
• Dimensions: 85 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £5163 ( Total: £91,163; Tax Remission)
• ArtFunded in: 2000
• Vendor: Private collector

Provenance

By descent until sold at Christie's, London, Arms & Armour sale of 2 May 1984 (lot 173 - property of K J Harding Esq.). Purchased by current owner at that sale. Exhibited as loan at National Army Museum between 1977 - 1984 prior to Christies sale.

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