Sword hilt inlaid with brass

This sword basket hilt was made in 1731 by John Allan of Stirling, one of the finest armourers of the mid-18th century.

The hilt is inlaid with brass. Typically, the maker has put his initials and an 'S' for Stirling on the underside. He also has his name in full and the date, 1731, on the loops of the hilt.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-258-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LA 157
Date:	1731
Material:
Dimensions:	150 mm H x 110 mm W x 160 mm D
What:	Hilt, sword
Subject:	Swords (NMAS Classification)
Who:	John Allan, Stirling (Swordsmith)
Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Stirling
Event:
Description:	Sword basket hilt by John Allan, Stirling, dated 1731
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