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Unknown (Uncertain)
Small sword, possibly French, c.1720, with scabbard covered with black leather. The mount decorated en suite with hilt.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
18th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1720
Sword
composed of
steel
Scabbard
composed of
leather
Accession number: HEN.M.257 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 19026
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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