The Sword of Faustin I — Framed Print

A remarkable object from the imperial history of Haiti.

In 1850, the Grand Masonic Lodge of Haiti presented Emperor Faustin I with an extraordinary ceremonial sword.

Crafted by British sword cutler Robert Mole of Birmingham, the richly ornamented weapon was made for Faustin-Élie Soulouque, who ruled Haiti as emperor from 1849 to 1859.

Its elaborate gold and silver detailing, decorated blade, and richly adorned scabbard reflect the ceremonial grandeur of Haiti's nineteenth-century imperial court.

This framed art print reproduces a photograph of the original sword and scabbard, now preserved in the Arms and Armor collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Presented against a soft ivory background and enclosed in a classic black wooden frame, the composition allows the extraordinary craftsmanship of the historical object to take center stage.

An intriguing addition to a personal library, study, or gallery wall, this print offers a glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of Haiti's history.

Product Details

• Fine-art reproduction depicting the ceremonial sword of Emperor Faustin I
• Premium archival-grade matte paper
• Detailed pigment-based printing
• Classic black wooden frame
• Protective plexiglass front
• Pre-installed hanging hardware
• Designed for indoor display
• Made to order

Historical Attribution

• Object: Sword with Scabbard of Faustin I, Emperor of Haiti
• Maker: Robert Mole (British, Birmingham)
• Date: 1850
• Materials of the original: Steel, silver, gold, wood, and velvet
• Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
• Accession Number: 2012.204a, b

Original object and image: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, Public Domain.

Care Instructions

Gently dust with a clean, dry cloth. To clean the protective plexiglass, apply an appropriate cleaner to a soft cloth rather than spraying directly onto the frame. Avoid excessive moisture and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

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