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Production: Unknown
Broadsword. German. Hilt of c.1630-40, the pommel not belonging. Slight curved, engraved blade, Solingen. The blade associated, but of the same period as the hilt.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1650
CE
Sword
composed of
steel
Blade
Accession number: HEN.M.228-1933
Primary reference Number: 19103
Old object number: PB 115
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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