Presentation sword, Pocket watch, Portrait of Lt. Colonel Alexander Napier
, 1772–1805

Blade decorated with Highlander holding the sword, 1805. Sphinx and 'Egypt' are prominent on the hilt and scabbard. Blade is corroded on lower third. Pocket watch hallmarked 1772; the portrait engraving is contained in its original gilt frame, c. 1805. Pocket watch (movement: Thomas Reid, Edinburgh, Watch: Thomas Dobbie, Glasgow); Engraving, circa 1805: artist unknown.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Presentation sword, Pocket watch, Portrait of Lt. Colonel Alexander Napier, 1772–1805
Date supported
2000
Medium and material
Ormolu & gilt brass
Grant
3750
Total cost
19500

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