© Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland
Scottish Claymore
Artist: Scottish
Location: National Museum of Scotland
Date: 1500 - 1600
Materials: iron
Grant:
Amount Paid: £300 (Total: £300)
Vendor: London Scot Bequest
Review number: 1089 (1938)
Provenance:
Pitt Rivers collection in 1880; J G Mann.
Description:
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.
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