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Poll-plate: HEN.M.157B-1933

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Poll-plate of a shaffron for field use. Formed of a single plate strongly curved transversely and slightly curved longitudinally. It has a nearly straight front edge and a slightly curved rear edge. Its front corners are strongly cut out in concave curves to clear the horse's ears. The rear edge and the cut-outs have plain outward turns. Three externally flush rivets at the front edge retain a modern buff leather hinge to attach the poll-plate to the shaffron. The remaining edges of the poll-plate are pierced with holes for lining-rivets.

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

Weight: 0.16 kg

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1500

Note

The poll-plate is bright with a medium to heavy patination overall.

Components of the work

Hinge composed of leather ( modern)
Parts

Materials used in production

Steel

Techniques used in production

Hammered : Formed of a single plate strongly curved transversely and slightly curved longitudinally; hammered, shaped, riveted
Patinating
Formed

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 128
  • Location: Internally
  • Method of creation: Painted in both small white characters and red characters
  • Type: Number
  • Text: PB/42
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.157B-1933
Primary reference Number: 18658
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 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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