Maker: Unknown
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.
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
18th Century-19th Century#
After
1701
-
Before
1900
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
Accession number: O.13-1985
Primary reference Number: 118473
Old object number: 438
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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