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Halberd: HEN.M.363-1933

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Halberd, with original red velvet covered haft. Etched and gilt blade. Italian, 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

Components of the work

Haft Cover composed of velvet ( red)
Decoration composed of gilt
Blade composed of steel
Blade Decoration

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.363-1933
Primary reference Number: 19361
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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