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ca. 1820
1920.11-17
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Bayonnet for Brown Bess

Bayonnet for Brown Bess
Bayonnet for Brown Bess
Bayonnet for Brown Bess
Title
Bayonnet for Brown Bess
Object name 
Bayonet
Date 
1750-1830
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 21 x 1 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 53.3 x 2.9 x 7 cm )
Description 
Angular with deep back flutes.
Object Number 
1941.1154
Marks 
stamped: face: "B/16" (crown above B); "G.SALTER & CO"; "J.S"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group