Smallsword with Scabbard

Museum: Philadelphia Museum of Art

Hilt made by silversmith and hiltmaker William Kinman, English (active London), born 1728, last recorded 1797. Made in London, England, Europe. Date: 1781-1782. Etched steel [blade]; engraved and gilded silver, wood, gilded copper wire [hilt]; metallic threads and silk [sword-knot]; wood, parchment, engraved and gilded silver [scabbard].