Sword Cane of Captain John Parker

Parker, John, 1729-1775
Swords--Mass.--1700s

Sword cane belonging to Captain John Parker, allegedly carried at the battle of Lexington. Small sword with a triangular blade tapering to a point, 18 3/4" from tip to pommel. Probably made of iron, with finely etched design on the shaft. Some corrosion, tarnish and remnants of a silver finish. Pommel and grip are ivory with a silver disc on the base with a barely discernible "JP" inscribed. Scabbard is 28 1/2", leather, with silver bands near the tip and hilt. Some fine wire wrap repairs have been done to blend in with the leather. Band at the hilt is inscribed "T.B. Pratt" and "E.B. Delabarre" (Thomas Pratt and Edward Burke Delabarre).

Unknown.

1770s ca.

Gift of Maria Elizabeth Aguas (1908-1977) (daughter of Edmund Burke Delabarre).

CHS

CHS. Fair use.

CHS-1988-035

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Physical object.

CHS-1988-034

Conway, Mass.

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