Scottish basket hilts and edged weapons

Pukka Bundook · 17th February 2008, 03:25 PM

Paul,

The MacGregor sword is very interesting.
I have a great big question;
How could such an important sword bw allowed to get into such condition? I am a bit out of touch....but could you fill me in on how and where it came to light?
I do not want to take up your time, but would be very intrested to know.

One more question if I may;
Was the basket hilt always lined?
I was of the opinion they originally had a leather, velvet or some other lining, but the person I discussed this with, was of the opinion that the lining was a 19th century idea.

Thank you for your time Sir.

Jim,
Thank you too for bringing up this topic!

Richard.

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17th February 2008, 03:25 PM	#21
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Paul, The MacGregor sword is very interesting. I have a great big question; How could such an important sword bw allowed to get into such condition? I am a bit out of touch....but could you fill me in on how and where it came to light? I do not want to take up your time, but would be very intrested to know. One more question if I may; Was the basket hilt always lined? I was of the opinion they originally had a leather, velvet or some other lining, but the person I discussed this with, was of the opinion that the lining was a 19th century idea. Thank you for your time Sir. Jim, Thank you too for bringing up this topic! Richard.