Sword belonging to Charles Friedel

Made:
1840-1860 in Germany
Double edged sword with steel blade and brass handle and double

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Double edged sword with steel blade and brass handle and double
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Double edged sword with steel blade and brass handle and double blood groove, unsigned, 1840-1860.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1984-1266 Pt4
Materials:
steel (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall (flat): 25 mm x 586 mm x 95 mm, 1.15kg
type:
sword
credit:
Wellcome Trust