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Smallsword: HEN.M.249-1933

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Maker(s)

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Description

Small sword, possibly French, c. 1790.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1790

Components of the work

Sword

Materials used in production

Steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.249-1933
Primary reference Number: 19007
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 January 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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