Sword Basket Hilt

ABDUA:18068

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.

Field Collector: Davidson,G
Field Collection Date: 1974 (pre)

Early: 1740 Late: 1750

metal steel, forged, L: 943 mm L(blade): 855 mm W(blade): 35 mm

Physical Object

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, [ Aberdeenshire ]

Acquisition Source: Davidson, A.E Mrs