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Dagger fan: O.13-1985

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 34 (Fan Gallery)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Dagger fan, the sheath and hilt are in the form of a closed folding fan. Sheath and hilt are of carved and painted wood. The blade is made of steel.

Notes

History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)

Legal notes

Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne

Dating

18th Century-19th Century#
After 1701 - Before 1900

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Sheath+hilt composed of wood
Blade composed of steel
Dagger Length 27.3 cm Width 3.1 cm
Case Length 30.3 cm Width 3.3 cm

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.13-1985
Primary reference Number: 118473
Old object number: 438
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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