Sword hilt inlaid with brass

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LA 157
• Date: 1731
  
• Material: Hilt, sword
  
• 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
  
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• Description: Sword basket hilt by John Allan, Stirling, dated 1731
  
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