Two-handed sword: HEN.M.197-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Two-handed sword

Categories

Weapons

Description

Two-handed sword, straight quillons, etched flamboyant blade,

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1600

Note

This flamboyantly bladed sword was used by the German mercenaries called Landsknechts who gripped the hilt with both hands to fight. The steel blade has etched decoration, and the ricasso- the section between the hilt and the blade proper – is covered with leather and reinforced with steel studs. Very long and decorative swords were also often used for ceremonial purposes, carried upright in front of important people in processions.

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Sword, cast, with etched flamboyant decoration on the blade

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.197-1933
Primary reference Number: 18871
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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