Congressional Presentation Sword with Scabbard of Colonel Marinus Willett (1740–1830) - C. Liger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0

"Congressional Presentation Sword with Scabbard of Colonel Marinus Willett (1740–1830)" by C. Liger (hallmarked for 1785–86) Steel, silver, gold, wood, fish skin, textile.

Commentary

Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Congressional Presentation Sword with Scabbard of Colonel Ma rinus Willett (1740–1830)" by C. Liger, hallmarked for 1785–86. Medium: Steel, silver, gold, wood, fish skin, textile. This work is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armor collection. Bequest of George Willett Van Nest, 1916.

Commentary

Source: Met Museum / Public Records

C. Liger: Frenc h, Paris, recorded 1770–93. Cultural context: French, Paris.

Commentary

Source: Met Museum Collection Data

Technical Details Classification: Swords. Medium: Ste el, silver, gold, wood, fish skin, textile. Dimensions: sword L. 39 5/8 in. (100.6 cm); scabbard L. 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm). View at The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/22631