Sword: HEN.M.232-1933

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Sword

Description

Sword with heavy shell guard, the pommel not belonging. The blade associated: too long.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator, 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Place(s) associated

Venice ⪼ The Veneto ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1600 - 1700

Components of the work

Guard composed of shell (animal material)
Sword composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.232-1933
Primary reference Number: 19107
Old object number: PB 119
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 10 October 2012

Associated departments & institutions

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

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