Sword
- Object Name:
- Sword
- Object ID:
- 1890.001.02
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1685-1695
- Description:
- Small Sword. Brass hilt: cast and chased spherical pommel, knuckle guard, a pair of straight quillons, and a solid molded quillon block with two loops; double shell guard; twisted wire around elliptical grip. Steel blade hollow ground on two sides. Mounted in deep glazed wooden case (6" x 6" x 38") with printed label: "This is the Sword of Capt. John Locke who was killed by the Indians, Aug. 26, 1696, on Josselyn's Neck, also known as Locke's Neck, Rye, N.H. Given to the N.H. Historical Society by Harvey Locke of Alexandria, who is the great-great-great grandson of Capt. John Locke. Presented to the Historical Society by George Locke, Manchester, N.H."
- Material:
- Metal
Brass
Steel
Wood
Glass - Dimensions:
- L-33.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Given to the New Hampshire Historical Society by George Locke, Manchester, NH, and Harvey Locke of Alexandria, NH, who is the great-great-great grandson of Capt. John Locke.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George Locke and Harvey Locke
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