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Vamplate: M.2-1947

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Vamplate, mounted with lance (M.1-1947) and lance head (M.3-1947). Made for the Eglington Tournament, 1839. Sixteenth century.

Notes

History note: Bought from Fentons, 43/7 Stoke Newington Rd, London, N.16 with the Perceval Fund.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1947-04-07) by Fentons

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 - 1600

Components of the work

Vamplate composed of steel

Techniques used in production

Formed
Riveted
Hammered

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1947
Primary reference Number: 19315
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 14 September 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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