A Gleam of Light by snader
Hunting Sword of Prince Camillo Borghese
Swordsmith: François Pirmet (French, Paris, recorded 1779–1818)
Goldsmith: Antoine-Modeste Fournera (French, Paris, documented 1806–17)
Dated: 1809–13
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Silver-gilt, steel, leather, mother-of-pearl
Measurements: Weight with scabbard, 1 lb. 10 oz. (737 g) Length with scabbard, 27 in. (68.58 cm) Length of sword, 25 7/16 in. (64.59 cm) Length of blade, 19 ¾ in. (50.17 cm) Length of scabbard, 21 3/8 in. (54.28 cm) Greatest width of hilt, 4 5/8 in. (11.73 cm) Greatest width of blade, 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Provenance: Ex. Coll.: Borghese, Rome; Frederick Gallatin; Albert Gallatin; James P. Gallatin
In addition to the traditional hunting motifs, the decoration includes (on the back of the guard) the monogram of Camillo Borghese (1775–1832), Napoléon’s brother-in-law, who served the French cause in Italy. The scabbard is engraved with Pirmet’s name and his title, “gunmaker to His Majesty, the King of Westphalia,” in reference to Napoleon’s brother Jérôme Bonaparte.
Source: © 2000–2013 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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