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Burgonet: HEN.M.92-1933

Object information

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Maker(s)

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Description

Burgonet, made of bronze, for pageant use or display. Formed in one-piece with a high medial comb, a downturned integral peak and a backward-directed integral neck-defence. It lacks its hinged cheek-pieces. The burgonet is decorated in low relief with narrow bands of transverse bars and chevrons between cabled lines.

Notes

History note: Mr James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 32.7 cm
Height: 27.5 cm
Weight: 1.44 kg
Width: 20.5 cm

Relative size of this object

20.5 cm27.5 cm32.7 cm What does this represent?

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th century
Circa 1800 - 1900

Note

The right side of the burgonet shows extensive cracks and brazed repairs.

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Formed in one-piece with a high medial comb, a downturned integral peak and a backward-directed integral neck-defence; cast, decorated in low relief

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: tag numbered '307'

  • Text: 307
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.92-1933
Primary reference Number: 18540
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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