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Small sword with encrusted steel hilt.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
The hilt is made from polished cut steel and the decoration is based on Etruscan and Greek forms, especially in the vase shaped pommel, which were becoming popular in the later part of the 18th century.
Hilt
composed of
steel
Sword
composed of
steel
Accession number: HEN.M.273-1933
Primary reference Number: 19053
Old object number: PB 129
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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/19053 Accessed: 2024-11-22 20:51:42
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