Broadsword

Description

Basket hilted broadsword, the blade etched and gilt with the arms of Sir John Grant of Freuchie and the date 1562, the hilt English work, Scottish decoration on blade, both early 17th century

Museum reference

H.LNA 40

Collection

Weapons and Accessories

Object name

Broadsword

Date

Early 17th century

Materials

Shagreen, Silver, Leather, Gilt

Physical description

Shagreen and silver wire grip; leather lining

Associations

Seafield Collection
Sir John Grant of Freuchie

On display

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