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Smallsword for a Child: HEN.M.263-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Titles

Smallsword for a Child

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Wire grip. Knuckle-guard modern.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1750

Note

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.

Components of the work

Grip composed of wire
Sword composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.263-1933
Primary reference Number: 19038

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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