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Arthur Gilbert donated his extraordinary collection to Britain in 1996.","physicalDescription":"A highly decorated, curved presentation sword; the fluted grip of ivory stained to simulate tortoiseshell ornamented with silver pique, with a lion's head handle and an inscribed black and gold blade; the stirrup hilt of cast silver-gilt with gold pique work. The curved, single edge sabre blade is etched and gilt, the central panel with an inscription: \"This sword is humbly presented to Capt. Thornton by the members of the Daventry Troop of Northampton Yeo. Cavalry as a mark of their most profound veneration and respect. 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He was made High Sheriff of Northampton the same year. It is probable that this sword was presented to him in 1808 on his retirement.\n\nProvenance: Captain Thomas Reeve Thornton, June 4, 1808.  Peter Finer, October, 1996.   New York Armory Antique Show.","historicalContext":"","briefDescription":"Presentation sword and scabbard.  Gold, silver, silver-gilt, ivory, steel.  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