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Production: Unknown
Sword with heavy shell guard, the pommel not belonging. The blade associated: too long.
History note: Unknown before testator, 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century#
Circa
1600
-
1700
Guard
composed of
shell (animal material)
Sword
composed of
steel
Accession number: HEN.M.232-1933
Primary reference Number: 19107
Old object number: PB 119
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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