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Sword: O.86-1879

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

The steel blade is straight, double edged and probably European. The hilt is of wood, cylindrical with a knob at the pommel, and an iron ferrule at the blade. The rest of the cane is missing

Legal notes

Given by Robert Taylor, MA

Measurements and weight

Blade Length: 81.5 cm
Overall Length: 94.5 cm
Weight: 510 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1800

Note

Compare Royal Armouries no. XXVIS.35 for a very similar example with its scabbard/cane.

Taylor describes as ‘curious narrow straight sword without guard’.

Components of the work

Blade composed of steel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 86
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Tag

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.86-1879
Primary reference Number: 158401

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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