Epee, c19th century
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Arms and armaments/Sword/Epee
Date Used
Circa 1880
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Object Detail
Brief Description
An epee dating to the late 19th century. It is made entirely of metal. Soldered onto, and protruding sideways from the hand guard, and flanking the blade, are two serpentine, ornamental metallic attachments. The handle has red painted string coiled around, and adhered to it, for grip. The end of the hollow handle is rounded off by a wooden plug, also painted red.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 970 W: 200 D: 127mm (H: 38 3/16 W: 7 7/8 D: 5")
Date Used
Circa 1880
Location
In storage
Registration No
1996.3149.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ken & Toni Wilson.
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