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Small sword
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
18th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1720
Like many swords of this time, the blade is etched and gilt and the shell guards are engraved and chiselled with figures and the whole partly gilt. The grip is made of wood covered with layers of twisted wire of different sizes making a decorative effect as well as providing a firm grip.
Sword
Accession number: HEN.M.247-1933
Primary reference Number: 19004
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Smallsword" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/19004 Accessed: 2024-12-19 03:24:15
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