English Hunting Sword (Cuttoe)

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Title

English Hunting Sword (Cuttoe)

Description

Not all of these delicate cuttoes were mounted in silver. This fine piece, for example, has a brass hilt. Notice, too, the green dyed ivory grip, as well as the curved pommel plate bearing a raised face, and the contemporary designs engraved on the crossguard. Below the elliptical brass washer is the popular curved single-edged cutting blade. Its two fullers measure 1/4" x 17" and 3/8" x 24 1/4"; the false edge is 8 1/2" long. The vulnerability of these ivory hilts is apparent from the chip on the inboard side which reveals its white interior.

Length: 31 3/8"
Blade: 25 1/2" X 1"
Weight: 1.0 lb.
Hilt: Brass

Source

George C. Neumann, Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, (Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1973), 97. (107.S)

Date

c. 1760

Rights

George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park

Identifier

VAFO 313

Original Format

Photograph