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Unknown (Possibly)
Small sword, with scabbard covered white satin with gilt mounts. Stage sword in the style of mid-18th century.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
19th Century
Circa
1800
-
1900
The hilt is gilt cast silver and decorated with mythological scenes. The blade is particularly fine as it still retains its magnificent blue colour and gold decoration which many small swords have lost due to corrosion and wear.
Scabbard Mounts
composed of
gilt
Scabbard Cover
composed of
satin
Sword
composed of
steel
Accession number: HEN.M.253 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 19017
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/19017 Accessed: 2024-11-15 06:00:48
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