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Sword: HEN.M.186-1933

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

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Description

Sword with brazil nut pommel.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator, 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

12th Century-13th Century#
Circa 1100 - 1300

Materials used in production

Steel

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Sword, cast

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.186-1933
Primary reference Number: 18818
Old object number: PB 97
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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