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Collection of Arms and Armour
Unknown artist, 17th–19th century
Collection of arms and armour from various countries including firearms, pistols especially, helmets and horse armour and a library of books on the subject. Many swords including a foiling or practice rapier of the early 17th century (collection of Captain A Hutton), a gunners stiletto with scale for weighing shot. Rapier blades often signed and some with motto.
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Title of artwork, date
Collection of Arms and Armour, 17th–19th century
Date supported
1931
Medium and material
Metalwork
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