120182
- TitleSeries 04: Alfred Nathan - Indian dagger and photoprints of candlesticks presented to Isaac Nathan by Lord Byron, probably in 1816
- Call numberR 866
- Level of descriptionseries
- Date
1816? (presented) - Type of material
- Reference code120182
- Physical DescriptionObjects - 1 iron dagger - 22 x 2.5 x 4.5 cm
Photographs - 4 silver gelatin photoprints - 10 x 15 cm. - Scope and Content1. The Indian dagger (bichwa) features a curved blade in the configuration of a buffalo horn, and a hilt looped around to make a knuckleguard. This dagger has a blade length of 14 cm and is for the right hand. The remains of a bronze overlay can be seen on the knuckleguard.
2-5. Photoprints of two iron candlesticks, owned by descendents of Isaac Nathan, displayed with the dagger and a volume of Nathan's "Hebrew Melodies". - Access Conditions
Access via appointment - General note
Information about dagger taken from: A collector's guide to swords, daggers & cutlasses / by Gerald Weland. London : The Apple Press, c1991. Location number: NQ623.441/4 General Reference Library - Name
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