Maker: Unknown
Curved steel blade double edged for most of its length with a scooped back edge, riveted solidly to a brass frame with a tripe circle pommel and red and white stained horn panels riveted to the grips at either side, the larger rivets with decorative washers. The tang continues full length along the back of the hilt. At the end of the pommel is a suspension loop.
History note: Unknown before Robert Taylor, MA
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Length: 40.6 cm
Weight: 278 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
19th Century
Circa
1800
CE
-
1875
CE
Blade composed of steel Length 18.7 cm
stained red and white
Horn
Brass (alloy)
Accession number: O.203-1879
Primary reference Number: 158303
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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