Unknown (Uncertain)
Steel hilt (Norman type 109) consisting of rear quillon, loop-guard and knuckle-guard, the grip of wood encased in horn plates (one missing). Blade, with on both sides a narrow fuller adjacent to the flat back for three-quarters of the length of the blade, and broad central fuller reaching almost to the point.
History note: From the collection of the donor's brother, the late L.H. Smyth, M.A., LL.B. (Trinity Hall).
Length: 77.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-03-08) by Smyth, J. R. V.
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1730
Grip Plates
composed of
horn
Grip
composed of
wood (plant material)
Hilt
composed of
steel
Blade
Length 63 cm
Accession number: M.2-1982
Primary reference Number: 19138
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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