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Knife: MAR.ARM.O.190-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Broad curved steel blade with central ridge set in dark wooden hilt with elaborate silver mounts. Broad band near to the blade embossed with beaded decoration. There is a similar central band around the grip, with two silver rivet bosses, two bosses with 'raspberry' finials and a central finial together forming a panel, with filigree work between. The hilt cover with olive green velvet with broad band with beading and linear filigree work to match hilt.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Charles Brinsley Marlay

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

17th Century#
1600 CE - 1699 CE

Components of the work

Hilt composed of wood Height 20.5 cm
Hilt Mount composed of silver
Hilt Cover composed of velvet
Blade Length 19 cm
Knife Length 31.3 cm
Band

Materials used in production

Steel

Techniques used in production

Filigree

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.ARM.O.190-1912
Primary reference Number: 169140
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 May 2021 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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