A Silver Hilted Hanger, Silver Hallmarks For 1781, Makers Mark WK (William Kidney). With slightly curved fullered blade double edged towards the point and etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, solid silver hilt comprising D-form guard with slotted guard and fluted knucklebow, silver pommel in the form of a scowling lions head, spirally fluted ivory grip bound with a single strand of silver wire. 

Hangers of this type are known to have been carried by naval officers of the period. See Commander W.E. May & P.G.W. Annie Swords For Sae Service, 1970, pp. 9-22, pl.21.