Smallsword for a Child
Maker: Unknown
Wire grip. Knuckle-guard modern.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
18th Century, Mid#
Production date:
circa
AD 1750
The small size of this sword strongly suggests that it was made for a child. It was common for wealthy families to dress their children as adults from a very young age. Unfortunately, the grip is not original and is too large for the hilt.
Grip
composed of
wire
Sword
composed of
steel
Accession number: HEN.M.263-1933
Primary reference Number: 19038
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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