Matadors sword used by the Jandaschewsky family
Object No. 95/28/37
Sword, matadors, metal / textile, maker unknown, place of production unknown, 1880-1960
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Summary
Physical Description
Straight tapering blade with [bronze] grip which is decorated with raised foliate design. Hand guard is decorated in classical motif. Grip has been joined to blade with bolts, which are loose & poorly constructed. Includes tassel of gold braid.
DIMENSIONS
Height
100 mm
Depth
30 mm
HISTORY
Notes
Used by the Jandaschewsky family in the Spanish Bullfight circus act throughout their career. The Jandaschewsky family collection was kept together by the last remaining family member, Arthur 'Jandy' Jandaschewsky. During the last years of his life 'Jandy' sold the collection to his friend John Anastasiadis. Mr Anastasiadis kept the collection for a 25 year period, having built a repository for housing and exhibiting it at his own home. In 1994 the MAAS acquired the collection from Mr Anastasiadis in order to keep it together, and in New South Wales, according to 'Jandy's' wishes.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1995
Acquisition Date
27 January 1995
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