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A Scottish clan bearing sword in the form of a Highland great sword, claidheamh da liamh
probably first quarter 19th century

17 November 2008, 10:00 PST
San Francisco

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A Scottish clan bearing sword in the form of a Highland great sword, claidheamh da liamh
probably first quarter 19th century

Broad 40 inch double edged blade having a 30 inch central fuller flanked by two shorter fullers above the hilt. Steel crossguard comprising long, straight quillons inclining toward the blade with long, slender languets and the familiar quatrefoil finials. Iron ferrule. Leather-covered grip of waisted form. Wheel-shaped steel pommel above a tall ferrule, the upper end of conforming shape.
Condition: Grey metal showing areas of light pitting.
See Illustration

Footnotes

Note: Repeal of the Dress Act of 1746, banning Highland dress, in 1782, along with the novels of Sir Walter Scott and a general interest in the past sparked the Highland Revival and the foundation of Highland clubs throughout Scotland and in London. This classic form of 15th/16th century Scottish two-handed sword was used as a bearing sword for clan occasions and was carried before the clan chieftain.

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