Ketland is best known as a gun maker but, like many others engaged in his trade in Birmingham, also turned his hand to making swords. Most of the grips are bone with a smaller number in pressed horn and rarely found with ivory. The guard is made of brass and some were silver-plated. Collectors sometimes call this style of sword a 5-ball Eagle Head Sword. This sword is in better condition than the one in the famed Medicus Collection.
Some silver remains on brass pommel and scabbard fittings.