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Smallsword: HEN.M.253 & A-1933

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Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

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Description

Small sword, with scabbard covered white satin with gilt mounts. Stage sword in the style of mid-18th century.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 - 1900

Note

The hilt is gilt cast silver and decorated with mythological scenes. The blade is particularly fine as it still retains its magnificent blue colour and gold decoration which many small swords have lost due to corrosion and wear.

Components of the work

Scabbard Mounts composed of gilt
Scabbard Cover composed of satin
Sword composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.253 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 19017
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 April 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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