Claymore. A sword almost a metre and a half long, with a handle covered in leather and wrapped decoratively with cord in a series of X shapes, a large round pommel and a simple cross guard with loops extending perpendicular to the handle.

Title

Claymore. A sword almost a metre and a half long, with a handle covered in leather and wrapped decoratively with cord in a series of X shapes, a large round pommel and a simple cross guard with loops extending perpendicular to the handle.

Identifier

ABDUA:18057

Description

Two-handed sword, grip is wood covered with cloth and knotted with string in a diamond pattern. Has been cut short to 'Highland length'. Guard shape: ring-like. Quillons: scroll-shaped. Is reputed to be the Tolquhon Sword through its association with either the Prestons or the Forbes of Tolquhon Castle near Tarves, Aberdeenshire.

Date

Early: 1550 Late: 1600

Format

metal steel cloth linen string wood, forged, L: 1364 mm L(blade): 963 mm W(blade): 45 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, [ Aberdeenshire ]

Source

Field Collector: Davidson,G
Field Collection Date: 1952

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Davidson, A.E Mrs

UUID

1f9dc0e4-fff7-408a-9387-3626cd19332c

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