Smallsword

Applied Arts of Europe

Crossguard and Pommel: c. 1650
Blade: early 18th century
Grip: c. 1550

Crossguard and Pommel: attributed to Gottfried Christian Leygebe
German, Nuremberg, 1630-1683
Blade: French, early 18th century
Grip: German

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Applied Arts of Europe

Artist: Gottfried Christian Leygebe
Title: Smallsword
Place: Nuremberg (Object made in:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1645–1665
Medium: Steel with gilding and iron
Dimensions: Overall L. 81.5 cm (32 1/8 in.) Blade L. 67.3 cm (26 1/2 in.) Wt. 1 lb. 6 oz.
Credit Line: George F. Harding Collection
Reference Number: 1982.2158
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