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Scimitar Long Caption: Scimitar, which belonged to Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857). The hilt of the scimitar consists of a narrow, angular pistol-butt shape, which is decorated with two walrus ivory plaques placed on either side of a full-width tang. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1115 Artist: unknown Date: early 19th century Medium: walrus ivory; iron; gilt wire; gold; gold filigree; steel; wood; donkey-skin Size: 30 mm x 995 mm x 110 mm; 806 mm x 35 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.