Left-hand dagger: HEN.M.306-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Left-hand dagger

Categories

Weapons

Description

Left-hand dagger. Possibly German, c.1600.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1600

Note

The hilt of this very fine dagger still retains its original grip bound with wire which the guards are chiselled. The pommel has a knight on horseback while the ring on the cross guard has Saint George and the dragon. It was probably part of a set with a long sword decorated in the same way.

Components of the work

Dagger composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.306-1933
Primary reference Number: 19178
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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