Scottish Sword with Engraving?

NeilUK · 1st November 2020, 01:26 PM

I can't say anything about the blade, but I am afraid the hilt is definitely replica, or to be more blunt, fake. The pommel is a brazil-nut shape, used in the 12th century in Germany and N. Europe but not in Scotland. The guard is of a 14th-15th century style very common in Scotland at this period. Exact representations can be seen on the famous West Highland gravestones, both in situ around the village churches in Argyll and the islands and also in museums. I dare say that is where the maker of your sword got his inspiration from.
Neil

1st November 2020, 01:26 PM	#7
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 122	I can't say anything about the blade, but I am afraid the hilt is definitely replica, or to be more blunt, fake. The pommel is a brazil-nut shape, used in the 12th century in Germany and N. Europe but not in Scotland. The guard is of a 14th-15th century style very common in Scotland at this period. Exact representations can be seen on the famous West Highland gravestones, both in situ around the village churches in Argyll and the islands and also in museums. I dare say that is where the maker of your sword got his inspiration from. Neil Attached Images