18th C Sword Hanger

Description

One-piece iron with triangular belt loop pierced with geometric shapes and inlaid with
brass dots and a central brass boss. Extending from the bottom of the triangle is a turned
baluster with looping bar for suspending a scabbard with central pierced rectangle and
fluted acorn finial. Shows quality hand forging and dark age patina. Overall length 3 7/8″,
width 1 7/8″, extends 2″ from the back of belt loop. Possibly of Middle Eastern
manufacture. Fits 1 ½” wide belt.