Sword (Detail), owned by Lairds of Grant

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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: 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
  Claymore
  
• 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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