THE TWO HANDED SWORD THAT KILLED THE EARL OF HUNTLY, 28 OCT 1562

cornelistromp · 10th December 2014, 08:26 PM

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ESSAYS CHIEFLY ON SCOTTISH ANTIQUITIES BY THE LATE JOHN STUART ESQUIRE OF INCHBRECK
PROFESSOR OF GREEK IN THE MARISCHAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OF
ABERDEEN WITH A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE AUTHORS LIFE.

the sword under discussion is remarkably mentioned;

He also took an active part in the subsequent battle of Corrichie on the Hill of Fare about sixteen miles westward from Aberdeen on the 28th October 1562 where he fought on the side of Queen Mary then in Aberdeen and her natural brother the well known Regent Murray against the Earl of Huntly and his followers and is said also to have distinguished himself on that occasion by having killed with his two handed sword, still preserved in the family, the noble chief of the opposite party

this is absolutely amazing that the two hand sword is mentioned and in the first half of the 19th century still in possession of the family Stuart of Inchbreck.

For the complete article see the ebook;

http://books.google.nl/books?id=Of0H...page&q&f=false

best
jasper

Cerjak · 11th December 2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cornelistromp

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ESSAYS CHIEFLY ON SCOTTISH ANTIQUITIES BY THE LATE JOHN STUART ESQUIRE OF INCHBRECK
PROFESSOR OF GREEK IN THE MARISCHAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OF
ABERDEEN WITH A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE AUTHORS LIFE.

the sword under discussion is remarkably mentioned;

He also took an active part in the subsequent battle of Corrichie on the Hill of Fare about sixteen miles westward from Aberdeen on the 28th October 1562 where he fought on the side of Queen Mary then in Aberdeen and her natural brother the well known Regent Murray against the Earl of Huntly and his followers and is said also to have distinguished himself on that occasion by having killed with his two handed sword, still preserved in the family, the noble chief of the opposite party

this is absolutely amazing that the two hand sword is mentioned and in the first half of the 19th century still in possession of the family Stuart of Inchbreck.

For the complete article see the ebook;

http://books.google.nl/books?id=Of0H...page&q&f=false

best
jasper

Jasper
It is Christmas before Christmas.
You are a lucky guy , you have been able to make this sword tell you his history ,It is a dream to have this opportunity because most of the swords we could find have lost their history so it is not a sword you have today but much more a piece of history and with your research you have made the link with literature ,genealogy and your sword.
Yes your sword have a spirit and you are the man who can communicate with her !
Congratulation for those very efficient work..
Best

Jean-Luc

fernando · 11th December 2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cerjak

Jasper
It is Christmas before Christmas.
You are a lucky guy , you have been able to make this sword tell you his history ,It is a dream to have this opportunity because most of the swords we could find have lost their history so it is not a sword you have today but much more a piece of history and with your research you have made the link with literature ,genealogy and your sword.
Yes your sword have a spirit and you are the man who can communicate with her !
Congratulation for those very efficient work..
Best

Jean-Luc

Amen

cornelistromp · 13th December 2014, 01:24 PM

Scottish 2handed sword, probably 17th or 18thC, all-over length 52.75 inch
pictures © Harvey Whiters.
the grip ring and pommel are intergrated into a pommel with neck.

Shakethetrees · 13th December 2014, 05:24 PM

Congratulations, Jasper!

There is nothing like the thrill of locating old, of-the-period documentation!

I was researching an old flintlock and discovered some almost two hundred year old newspaper accounts mentioning the very gun that I own. They were located by a totally random search on a different search engine than google. I did this on a whim one night, and, I would bet that you could almost hear my whoops of joy in Holland!

Another time I found a book printed in 1697 that was a biography of a father and son who were both of renown in their native country. As it turns out I own some papers that are the actual proclamations granting knighthoods and titles to these men. When thumbing through the book carefully one night, I came across a page listing the very honors I have in my possession! What a thrill!

Again, congrats! This will be one that makes a lot of the thankless and unproductive slogging through cyberspace, chasing pay dirt (but getting what is usually found on the ground of a barnyard!) worthwhile.

batjka · 17th December 2014, 01:30 PM

Thank you for sharing the story of your treasure.

Out of curiosity, what is the weight of this sword?

ulfberth · 18th December 2014, 09:02 AM

Congratulations with this beautifully preserved sword Jasper !
Its not only in good condition, but a most elegant type and in the original scabbard ... amazing.

Not to speak of the paper of reference, have you tried and contact the family or descendents ?

Maybe there is a painting somewhere of the owner carrying his sword !? After shush an important heroic act where he defeated his enemy you can be sure they had a painting made...

Kind regards

Ulfbert

10th December 2014, 08:26 PM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	extraordinary discovery in ESSAYS CHIEFLY ON SCOTTISH ANTIQUITIES BY THE LATE JOHN STUART ESQUIRE OF INCHBRECK PROFESSOR OF GREEK IN THE MARISCHAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN WITH A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE AUTHORS LIFE. the sword under discussion is remarkably mentioned; He also took an active part in the subsequent battle of Corrichie on the Hill of Fare about sixteen miles westward from Aberdeen on the 28th October 1562 where he fought on the side of Queen Mary then in Aberdeen and her natural brother the well known Regent Murray against the Earl of Huntly and his followers and is said also to have distinguished himself on that occasion by having killed with his two handed sword, still preserved in the family, the noble chief of the opposite party this is absolutely amazing that the two hand sword is mentioned and in the first half of the 19th century still in possession of the family Stuart of Inchbreck. For the complete article see the ebook; http://books.google.nl/books?id=Of0H...page&q&f=false best jasper Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 10th December 2014 at 08:39 PM.

13th December 2014, 01:24 PM	#4
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	Scottish 2handed sword, probably 17th or 18thC, all-over length 52.75 inch pictures © Harvey Whiters. the grip ring and pommel are intergrated into a pommel with neck. Attached Images

13th December 2014, 05:24 PM	#5
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Congratulations, Jasper! There is nothing like the thrill of locating old, of-the-period documentation! I was researching an old flintlock and discovered some almost two hundred year old newspaper accounts mentioning the very gun that I own. They were located by a totally random search on a different search engine than google. I did this on a whim one night, and, I would bet that you could almost hear my whoops of joy in Holland! Another time I found a book printed in 1697 that was a biography of a father and son who were both of renown in their native country. As it turns out I own some papers that are the actual proclamations granting knighthoods and titles to these men. When thumbing through the book carefully one night, I came across a page listing the very honors I have in my possession! What a thrill! Again, congrats! This will be one that makes a lot of the thankless and unproductive slogging through cyberspace, chasing pay dirt (but getting what is usually found on the ground of a barnyard!) worthwhile.

17th December 2014, 01:30 PM	#6
batjka Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 39	Thank you for sharing the story of your treasure. Out of curiosity, what is the weight of this sword?

18th December 2014, 09:02 AM	#7
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 413	Congratulations with this beautifully preserved sword Jasper ! Its not only in good condition, but a most elegant type and in the original scabbard ... amazing. Not to speak of the paper of reference, have you tried and contact the family or descendents ? Maybe there is a painting somewhere of the owner carrying his sword !? After shush an important heroic act where he defeated his enemy you can be sure they had a painting made... Kind regards Ulfbert