Title
sword
Identifier
Description
Blade of a double-edged sword with signature on fullers and ricasso. See museum's Accessions Book, 1941-1944, 1946-1963, p98: 'Sword Blade (Old). L 1050 B35 Found in Holyrood Chapel wall.' Thomson's MS Catalogue: 'Sword found in Wall of Holyrood Chapel - about 1815 - bought by A. F.' A. F. is probably Arthur Fraser, Thomson's brother-in-law. Inscription: Wilheim Klein Soli-deo-gratia Solingen
Date
Early: 1680 Late: 1800
Format
L: 1051 mm | L(sword blade): 919 mm W(blade): 3
Coverage
Europe Scotland South.East Holyrood.Chapel Edinburgh
Creator
Thomson, Alexander Mr
Relation
metal steel
Contributor
Thomson, Alexander Mr
UUID
8621b94e-c403-4322-9334-b2dea1e7eca7
