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Description |
Sword made from the a swordfish bill. Wood and aluminum handle. On the sword are the words "SAKONNET P.T. R.I.-- BY THE SEA -- A GRANT. On the back signed F. Rego and the date 9-1780. Also Harry Slen ? This sword was owned by Andy Grant of Sakonnet Point. Swords like this were made for fisherman who caught swordfish. |
Object Name |
Sword |
Catalog Number |
2009.0095 |
Date |
September 17, 1980 |
Category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Sub-category |
Armament -- Edged |
Material |
wood, metal, swordfish sword |
Provenance |
Sword came from Andy Grant's house at Sakonnet Point after his death. |