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Broadsword

ca. 1730 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Broadsword with hilt of pierced iron with a leather covered grip and spiral wire binding. The basket is fitted with the original silk lined buff leather lining.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pierced iron with silk lined leather
Brief description
Broadsword, pierced iron hilt, Scottish, ca. 1730
Physical description
Broadsword with hilt of pierced iron with a leather covered grip and spiral wire binding. The basket is fitted with the original silk lined buff leather lining.
Dimensions
  • Length: 99.8cm
  • Hilt width: 14.0cm
  • Hilt depth: 11.5cm
  • Blade length: 84cm
  • Hilt length: 15.5cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Major Victor Alexander Farquharson
Other number
65 - North, European Swords
Collection
Accession number
M.607-1927

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Record createdNovember 8, 2002
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