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Holster pistol: HEN.M.442-1933

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Holster pistol, German, c.1730, inscribed 'Zella'. Stock with silver inlay.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 51.0 cm
Weight: 1315.0 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1730

Components of the work

Inlay composed of silver
Stock

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Zella
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.442-1933
Primary reference Number: 19559
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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