Jim and Paul,
I thank you so much for your very interesting replies!
I am very pleased you find this old sword interesting, and indeed beutiful.
I suppose it stands to reason, that a sword with this type of guard would not be lined, but I did not know for sure. Thank you for your answers.
I also thank you for the name of the book, Jim, and will also check into York castle, and the Royal armouries.
(used to live near York..)
Did you notice the old scarf weld, right at the hilt?
It looks like it was broken there in it's working life.
The blade is still very supple, and has a slight "droop" when held out straight.
it feels altogether lovely in the hand,...even if it has "lived rough" for what appears to have been a very long time!
Thank you again, and I would be Very interested in hearing from anyone else with a similar sword. esp. with the gryphon pommel.
Paul,
I'd give an arm and a leg to attend your Highland training program!!!!!
..........but if I did, I think it would rather compromise my performance!
It's been years since I was up in that country. Quite miss it.
Thank you again.
Richard.
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