William Ball
Sword
1794
Physical Qualities
Silver, wood, steel, 34 x 4 3/8 x 2 in. (86.4 x 11.1 x 5.1 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Harry D. Berry, Jr., Baltimore
Object Number
1995.225
This sword has a silver hilt, consisting of an eagle's head pommel, knuckle-guard and writhen wood grip bound with strands of twisted silve wire. Curved steel blade.
Inscribed: Marked: 'W.BALL' on inside of knuckle-guard
On View at the BMA
