Presentation smallsword
John Ray and James Montague
- Art Funded
- 2000
- Dimensions
- 85 cm
- Vendor
- Private collector
Unique jewel encrusted 84.
8cm presentation blade with 18 carat gold hilt inset with enamel plaques and set with rose-cut diamonds.
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.