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Sword of a 'Sempach' type

Artist: Medieval

Location: Fitzwilliam Museum

Date: 1380 - 1400

Materials: iron

Dimensions: 107 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £102 (Total: £205)

Vendor: Sotheby's

Review number: 946 (1934)

Provenance:
W B Redfern; Sir Gerald Ryan

Description:
Sword of a 'Sempach' type, Iron, c.1380-1400 - extra long handle so it can be held with one or both hands. Found in the bed of the River Ouse. Armourers mark Lombardic B.

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