Glasgow Hilt?

Rachelle.Slattery · 28th September 2024, 11:46 PM

I've been lurking and searching on here for a while trying to learn more about the swords I inherited from my grandfather. Below is what I believe to be a Glasgow hilt. I have only just been able to find what may be some form of maker's mark/s on the hilt. Unfortunately, there appears to be no markings on the blade. If anyone is able to shed more light on exactly what, who etc I have here. I will also be uploading more of what I have inherited, but would like to gain as much info on them one by one.

Interested Party · Yesterday, 07:16 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your granddad but it is a nice inheritance. I am looking forward to reading what the experts have to say and seeing the rest of the collection. I have always wanted one of these with the broad sword blade, wrist protection intact for use on foot, and Jacobite decoration.

Radboud · Today, 02:03 AM

Interesting, this is the second time I've seen sword made up from a basket hilt and a Sudanese takouba blade.

The blade on the other sword used a 1828 pattern basket, and had a marked blade:
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It makes me think that there was someone assembling these swords out of parts some time back.

28th September 2024, 11:46 PM	#1
Rachelle.Slattery Member Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 1	Glasgow Hilt? I've been lurking and searching on here for a while trying to learn more about the swords I inherited from my grandfather. Below is what I believe to be a Glasgow hilt. I have only just been able to find what may be some form of maker's mark/s on the hilt. Unfortunately, there appears to be no markings on the blade. If anyone is able to shed more light on exactly what, who etc I have here. I will also be uploading more of what I have inherited, but would like to gain as much info on them one by one. Attached Images

Today, 02:03 AM	#3
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 261	Interesting, this is the second time I've seen sword made up from a basket hilt and a Sudanese takouba blade. The blade on the other sword used a 1828 pattern basket, and had a marked blade: It makes me think that there was someone assembling these swords out of parts some time back.

Yesterday, 07:16 PM	#2
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 442	I'm sorry to hear about your granddad but it is a nice inheritance. I am looking forward to reading what the experts have to say and seeing the rest of the collection. I have always wanted one of these with the broad sword blade, wrist protection intact for use on foot, and Jacobite decoration.