Broadsword
ca. 1730 (made)
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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
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| 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. |
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| 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 created | November 8, 2002 |
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