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Smallsword: HEN.M.245 & A-1933

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Description

Small sword, mount decorated en suite with hilt. Scabbard covered with shagreen. French or German, c.1740.

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J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Width: 32¼ in
305

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1740

Components of the work

Scabbard composed of shagreen
Sword composed of steel
Blade Height 27¼ in

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.245 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 18996
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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