art-of-swords:European SwordDated: 1600–1625Bladesmith: Blade signed by Clemens Horn (German, Soling
art-of-swords:European SwordDated: 1600–1625Bladesmith: Blade signed by Clemens Horn (German, Solingen, 1580–1630)Geography: London; SolingenCulture: hilt, British, London; blade, German, SolingenMedium: iron, silver, wood, copper alloy, steel, goldMeasurements: overall length 39 ¼ inches (99.7 cm blade lenght 30 ¼ inches (76.8 cm W. of quillons, 8 ¾ inches (22.2 cm weight 2 lb. 6.5 oz (1093 g)This sword is a fine example of the most fashionable type that was worn by noblemen in England at the time of King James I. The silver panels on the hilt were made by an unknown London craftsman and are masterpieces of miniature relief sculpture. The richly etched and gilded blade is signed by Clemens Horn, a renowned bladesmith from Solingen, Germany.Source: Copyright © 2015 The Metropolitan Museum of Art -- source link