Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard of Captain W. E. Cracraft 1797 - 1798

This presentation smallsword and scabbard, created by James Morisset between 1797 and 1798, was likely commissioned for Captain W.E. Cracraft. The intricately crafted handle features a silver guard with the initials "W.E.C." and a delicate design of a bird and foliage, showcasing the craftsmanship of the late 18th-century. This elegant object, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the fashionable trends of the period and the meticulous details of Morisset's work.