Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Sword Hilt
Sword Hilt
Edition summary
bronze, edition size and cast date not known
silver: edition size and cast date not known
Foundry: not known
Current or last known owner - click on the 'related' tab below to find out more about specific works
cast a: The Henry Moore Foundation: gift of the artist 1977
unique silver: The Henry Moore Foundation: gift of the artist 1977
plasticine on aluminium armature: The Henry Moore Foundation: gift of the artist 1977
Remarks
The finished sword is housed In a presentation wooden box with green velvet lining with silver label attached to inside of lid saying 'presenté par/Daniel Wildenstein/a son collegue/HM,O.M.,C.H./a l'occasion de son electia/a l'academie des Beaux Arts/le 12 Decembre 1972
Steel blade with silver, ivory and bronze guard in a leather-covered scabbard with bronze detailing, with monogrammed HSM knob in silver and bronze.