Maker: Unknown
The steel blade is forward curved and single edged, narrowing to a rounded point, with a flat back accompanied by three fullers. There is a short tang of square section. The blade is polished bright and pitted and stained from earlier corrosion
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Blade Length: 80.5 cm
Overall Length: 85.5 cm
Weight: 535 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
Blade composed of steel
Inscription present: adhesive
Accession number: O.97-1879
Primary reference Number: 158412
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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