66 10 682 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/e6dc4bbb80d1eb70a935bc1b13c3307a.jpg 61eb007225047f0cff3560d983ff9621 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Claymore. A huge sword with a blade 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:18057 Title A name given to the resource 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. Description An account of the resource 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. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Field Collector: Davidson,G Field Collection Date: 1952 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal steel cloth linen string wood, forged, L: 1364 mm L(blade): 963 mm W(blade): 45 mm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1550 Late: 1600 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, [ Aberdeenshire ] Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Davidson, A.E Mrs Case 5 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/481c624b41f5833c6c66aeb7bd91fe0e.jpg eaa155a01cc717f2b9e847ec08f953b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:18038 Title A name given to the resource Gun Pistol Flintlock Pistol Description An account of the resource Scottish flintlock-pistol, with scroll decoration on the butt, other decoration includes hearts, diamonds & geometric patterns. This pistol is possibly an early example of the work of Thomas Cadel or Cadell, a pistol manufacturer active from around 1700. (This latter information obtained in a personal communication from Dr. A V B Norman). See also ABDUA 17619. 'Said to have belonged to have belonged to Cpt [Col.?] John Roy Stuart. Captain Stuart and his Badenoch men stayed at Lowther Hall on the eve of the Clifton fight and there lost his kit and his servant.' Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Field Collector: Davidson,George Field Collection Date: 1948 - 1958 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal steel silver, L: 355 mm W: 55 mm H: 145 mm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1700 Late: 1730 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, England, North.West, Lowther Hall Clifton Cumberland Relation A related resource ABDUA:17619 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Davidson, A.E. Mrs https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/e50b6d7a1fb7a9c83baa0d77408769ec.jpg 3670ea347dd3a7aba4c33d20b98d574e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Powder tester. A small pistol like device with a wooden handle and a brass and steel mechanism on the end which includes a brass wheel marked with the numbers one to ten. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:17628 Title A name given to the resource Powder tester. A small pistol like device with a wooden handle and a brass and steel mechanism on the end which includes a brass wheel marked with the numbers one to ten. Description An account of the resource Powder tester, strength marks on gauge. Inscription: strength marks on gauge Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal brass copper alloy wood, L: 145 mm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1780 Late: 1880 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Thom, D.R Mrs (Aberdeen) Case 27 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/e2d5d262ad7ed0d1c37b14c4f3226d63.jpg 824ba1e8481a9462261509e237ea7953 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sword. Steel blade, about a foot and a quarter long, with a wide groove near running up it from the hilt. It has a wooden handle with brass rivets, pommel, and a looped hand guard with a panel decorated with a hunting scene. https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/e5a018a64901e0887361f2eab5f56519.jpg 27ef938abbf3e591246e5913a3bf9f65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Decorative guard plate on a sword. The plate depicts a forest scene with a stag in the centre being pursued by two huntsmen on horses, a third huntsman, and dogs. The scene is bordered by scrolls, a shell at the bottom centre, and on either side a muscular male figure holding up sections of ceiling. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:36885 Title A name given to the resource Sword. Steel blade, about a foot and a quarter long, with a wide groove near running up it from the hilt. It has a wooden handle with brass rivets, pommel, and a looped hand guard with a panel decorated with a hunting scene. Description An account of the resource Sword with fluted blade in steel. Hilt in wood, studded and mounted in brass, brass pommel and guard decorated with hunting scenes. The museum's Slip Catalogue notes: 'Dirk and sword belonged to Michael Dunbar, notorious cateran (robber) who lived in the Parish of Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire, in the seventeenth century, died December 9th, 1722 at the age of 100 years, and was buried in the Old Kirkyard Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire.' Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Field Collection Date: 1937 (pre) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal steel copper alloy brass wood (grip), L(blade): 379 mm W(blade): 30 mm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1785 Late: 1795 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland Relation A related resource ABDUA:18048 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Christie, J Rev Prof (family of) Case 13 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/1d2f908747a8cb67ecf8b7addf07d50c.jpg 3b0225504b42dd18411cb59d99667ec1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Claymore. A huge sword with a blade almost a metre and a half long, with a squarish handle covered in leather decorated with bands of horizontal lines, a ridged cylindrical pommel, a cross guard terminating in diamond shaped loops at each end, and large oval shaped guards on both sides of the handle. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:18058 Title A name given to the resource Claymore. A sword almost a metre and a half long, with a squarish handle covered in leather decorated with bands of horizontal lines, a ridged cylindrical pommel, a cross guard terminating in diamond shaped loops at each end, and large oval shaped guards on both sides of the handle. Description An account of the resource Two-handed sword. Guard type: double shell. Quillon shape: pierced diamonds. The grip is wood, covered with leather which is tooled transversely in about 11 groups of 4 lines. Inscription: [has the mark of a Solingen smith] Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Field Collector: Davidson,G Field Collection Date: 1948 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal steel wood leather ox skin, forged and tooled, L: 1490 mm L(blade): 1050 mm W(blade at top): 60 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1600 Late: 1640 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland, North, Castle Coull Contin Ross Shire Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Davidson, A.E Mrs Case 5 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/cbc40b33e2ed4d530f34db9f38706bbd.tif 7eb15ffa162586b9071fee4991a53c9a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:10015 Title A name given to the resource Sword Basket Hilt Description An account of the resource Sword, double-edged, basket-hilted, constructed of round bars with large 'S' and fleurs-de-lis in rear compartments. Thick junction plates with serrated edges. Carved upper ends of branches where they fit into grooves of pommel. Pommel of low conical form with four deep grooves bordered by incised lines, and four rings or dots punched in the bottoms of the grooves. Sharkskin covered grip which has spiral grooves for missing wire. Ferrules of iron with scalloped edges. Remains of wig. Old liner probably not original. Quillon, wrist or back-guard, has been added by riveting but is contemporary with use. On the underside is incised IA over S. The initials are for John Allan of Stirling. Inscription: Underside incised: IA. S. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Field Collector: Gordon,Alexander Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal iron leather shark skin, L: 991 mm W: 140 mm H: 118 mm | L(overall): 99l mm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1700 Late: 1725 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Gordon, Alexander Case 5 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/b229b8e23d8b49c30f617ea69f1ad520.tif 972349e9b7eb6016eb4bfb24e17ee233 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:18062 Title A name given to the resource Sword Basket Hilt Description An account of the resource Basket-hilted broadsword, grip missing. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Field Collection Date: 1949 (pre) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal steel, forged, L: 950 mm L(blade): 810 mm W(blade) : 30 mm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1700 Late: 1750 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Henderson, J.C. trustees Case 5 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/86af7215d1b32cbaab49cbfc90d51884.tif 6c1a6fdd606930f8dbb0328704cfae32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:18068 Title A name given to the resource Sword Basket Hilt Description An account of the resource Basket-hilted backsword, hilt decoration: stylised leaves & pierced bands, grip missing. Hilt is the work of Walter Allan of Stirling and was made in the mid-18th century. The blade has a mark near the top of the blade. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Field Collector: Davidson,G Field Collection Date: 1974 (pre) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal steel, forged, L: 943 mm L(blade): 855 mm W(blade): 35 mm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Early: 1740 Late: 1750 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, [ Aberdeenshire ] Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Davidson, A.E Mrs Case 5 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/454152acc95452ae65351adfce536fd4.jpg 9dbddc596f586da8472950aa26826ae7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sword. Almost a metre long steel sword, the blade has two grooves along its length, the handle is surrounded by a basket of steel loops with decorative punched hearts, and red cushioning inside. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:15007 Title A name given to the resource Sword. Almost a metre long steel sword, the blade has two grooves along its length, the handle is surrounded by a basket of steel loops with decorative punched hearts, and red cushioning inside. Description An account of the resource Highland broadsword (A434+5b) and silver-plated cross-guard (A434+5a), used by Lachlan Forbes when Regimental Adjutant, 1st Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal steel silver, L(overall): 968 mm | L(blade): 814 mm W(blade): 2 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Late: 1925 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Acquisition Source: Forbes, W.Lachlan Lt-Col Case 17 https://exhibitions.abdn.ac.uk/university-collections/files/original/8ef3703fa05ea6c762971fcc5adcd045.jpg 6348dc456e3ef87b033ba3eacd41c35e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Encyclopaedia of the North East Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ABDUA:25340 Title A name given to the resource Communion Token Description An account of the resource Communion token, rectangular in shape. Letters MF on one side, other side blank. Inscription: MF Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource metal lead alloy, cast, H: 12 mm W: 14 mm Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe, Scotland