Blade: 18.75 This thin bladed child's sword has limited ornamentation and a rounded tip. The hand guard is decorated with purposeful holes and a small upward curl. The grip is white shagreen with copper wire wrapping.

Weight (Lbs): 0.5
Height (In.): 23
Width (In.): 2.75
Depth (In.): 3.5
Size: 192.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Steel, Shagreen, Copper
Date: 19th C.
Provenance:
Condition: Nicks and scratches along the blade, some darkening of the metal. Mild wear to the shagreen.
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.