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Sword (Detail), owned by Lairds of Grant

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Postcard of Sword (Detail), owned by Lairds of Grant.
000-100-000-891-C
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Sword (Detail), owned by Lairds of Grant

This detail shows the hilt and part of the blade of a two-handed sword which dates from between the late 16th and early 17th century. The sword is part of a collection of weapons from the family armoury of the Lairds of Grant who were based in Speyside.

The sword is of Lowland type and has a hand guard formed in the shape of two up-curved clam shells.

The weapon collection of the Lairds of Grant, later Earls of Seafield, includes pistols, field guns, swords, targes, armour and a fine collection of long guns.


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Online ID: 000-100-000-891-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LNA 39
Date: Late 16th or early 17th century
Partly 17th cent
Material: Wood grip
Dimensions: 1242 mm L x 181 mm W x 111 mm D
What: Claymore
Subject: Arms and armour, Seafield Collection (NMAS Classification)
Who: Seafield Collection
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Description: Claymore with a double-edged blade, two upcurved shell guards and a wooden grip, partly 17th century
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