A close-up photo of a Victorian courtly sword, owned by Disraeli and made from nacre and gilded brass.

A close view of Disraeli's court sword, showing the shell guard, knuckle-bow, mother-of-pearl scales and the pommel. All the metal is gilded and in excellent condition. This is in NT Hughenden.

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