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Hunting sword: HEN.M.279 & A-1933

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Hunting sword with hilt of chased silver. Leather scabbard with silver chape.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early
Circa 1700 CE - 1730 CE

Components of the work

Chape composed of silver
Hilt composed of silver
Sword composed of steel
Scabbard composed of leather
Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.279 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 19064

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 17 February 2025

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

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