Scottish Claymore

Scottish

National Museum of Scotland

1500 - 1600

Tall claymore, a two handed sword - a Highland weapon. The hilt has long drooping quillons ending in pierced quatrefoils. The blades were often imported. This example has the 'wheel' pommel, the round mediaeval type, with the original leather grip.

• Medium: iron
• Art Fund Grant: £300 ( Total: £300)
• ArtFunded in: 1938
• Vendor: London Scot Bequest

Provenance

Pitt Rivers collection in 1880; J G Mann.

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