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Production: Unknown
Naval Officer's sword and scabbard, 17th century hanger, reused in 18th century. Silver gilt hilt, horn grip. Marks on hilt. Sharply curved blade, blued etched and gilt.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century#
18th Century
Circa
1600
CE
-
1800
CE
Hilt
composed of
silver gilt
Blade
composed of
gilt
Grip
composed of
horn
Sword
composed of
steel
Accession number: HEN.M.298 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 19154
Old object number: PB 143
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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