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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Namesword
Object NumberABDUA:10034
Other NumberHGC:16
Other Number Typecollection number
Brief DescriptionSword, Double edged, Basket hilt constructed of a thick, flat plate, pierced to give outline of St. Andrew's Cross in centre of junction plates and thistles over the junction plates, Original fabric-covered leather basket-liner and wig, Blade of thin diamond cross-section, The blade has a spade point, With scabbard, crampit and chape
DimensionsL: 991mm W: 136mm H: 116mm, L: 99lmm L(blade to hilt): 838mm W(blade at hilt): 35mm
Materialsiron, steel, leather
Conditiongood
Completenesscomplete
Object Production Date1820-1823
Place KeyEurope
Field CollectorGordon, Alexander
Inscription ContentGARDEN & STRATTON 203 PICADILLY; (o): (Royal Arms, Trophy of Arms and Britannia); (r): (crest of the Marquis of Huntly, two crossed swords, Order of the Thistle badge, Crown over GR cipher)
Publication NoteMazansky 228; Mazansky, Cyril (forthcoming 2002) 'Basket-hilted Swords'; Royal Armouries Museum; Ex Gordon Castle Armoury (1907 Catalogue p5 No10); Bosanquet - The Naval Officers Sword, p166
Aquisition SourceThe Gordon Collection
Aquisition NoteRefer to ABDUA 85141's object history file for information about the donor of The Gordon Collection.
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