New Book coming – The Scottish Basket Hilted Sword

Jim McDougall · 15th August 2010, 12:41 PM

Hi Cathey,
Its really great to have you back with us!!! I've missed your postings and often wonder what new treasures you have found .

Speaking of treasures, thank you so much for the update on this book on the Scottish baskethilt. This is really good news as the last work on basket hilts was that of Mazansky, which is a wonderful reference and reflects a monumental task of typology. What I am really hoping for is material that will focus on historical aspects along with observations on symbolism imbued in the fantastic hilts. Also, hopefully there will be detail on some of the regional and chronological nuances.
I'm really looking forward to this, and I hope you'll keep us posted about release and obtaining the book with details in the swap forum section.

In the meantime, sure would like to talk more on these outstanding swords here, they make for great discussion, and your deep passion in the collecting and study of them would be great to hear about.

All the very best,
Jim

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15th August 2010, 12:41 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Hi Cathey, Its really great to have you back with us!!! I've missed your postings and often wonder what new treasures you have found . Speaking of treasures, thank you so much for the update on this book on the Scottish baskethilt. This is really good news as the last work on basket hilts was that of Mazansky, which is a wonderful reference and reflects a monumental task of typology. What I am really hoping for is material that will focus on historical aspects along with observations on symbolism imbued in the fantastic hilts. Also, hopefully there will be detail on some of the regional and chronological nuances. I'm really looking forward to this, and I hope you'll keep us posted about release and obtaining the book with details in the swap forum section. In the meantime, sure would like to talk more on these outstanding swords here, they make for great discussion, and your deep passion in the collecting and study of them would be great to hear about. All the very best, Jim