Blade: 22.0 This sword has a rounded tip and dull edge for its use as a child's toy, though it is still made of steel and capable of holding an edge if given one. The grip is a lacquered soft wood with a steel bracing that folds outward into the guard. The scabbard is a silvered metal.

Weight (Lbs): 0.5
Height (In.): 26
Width (In.): 3
Depth (In.): 0.5
Size: 190.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Steel, Wood
Date: 19th C.
Provenance: N/A
Condition: Dings and dents to both the blade and the scabbard, minor scratching to the handle. Some darkening of the metal.
History: Swords of this type were developed for use with children for entertainment purposes more than for any real type of martial training due to the near obsoletion of swords as a military weapon well before the 19th Century. By the 1800s, blades were carried more frequently as a ceremonial or decorative item than to serve a true purpose in a fight, though there were some exceptions in various conflicts throughout the 19th Century.