18th Century English Hanger

Description

18th C. English Oakeshott Collection Catalogue Number: OC059 An example of a hanger sword with a finely crafted silver hilt. Hangers were shorter swords carried as sidearms during the 18th and 19th Centuries. They were most often composed of a slightly curved blade paired with a fairly simple hilt. The quality of the hilt would vary depending on the owner, ranging from simple utilitarian iron knucklebows, to more decorative guards. This particular example has a hilt of sterling silver, struck with a hallmark indicating it was manufactured in London in 1795. * Overall Length : 33.5 in | 852mm * Blade Length from front of guard: 28.0 in | 712mm * Blade Width (@ Guard): 1.40 in | 35.5mm * Grip Length : 4.13 in | 105mm * Guard Width (@ Widest): 3.26 in | 82.7mm * Center of Mass : 6.10 in | 155mm (from crossguard) * Weight: 1.49 lbs | 674.0 gr [Support us on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/oakeshott) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/oakeshottinstitute)