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Slotted hilted hanger Long Caption: Slotted hilted hanger, the hilt of the hanger consists of a slotted (not specified) metal guard. The hanger has an oval pommel, which is engraved with an anchor motif. The wooden grip is bound with copper wire. The steel blade is curved with a broad fuller. The scabbard is missing. The hanger is part of the Spinney Collection, which is made up of sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Spinney Collection Object: WPN1606 Artist: unknown Date: unknown Medium: metal (not specified); wood; copper wire; steel Size: 55 mm x 800 mm x 110 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.