Basket hilt sword 3

Early 18th century basket hilted sword from the Walker collection with pierced decoration on its basket, flattened conical pommel and shagreen grip.   Basket hilt swords provided good level of protection for hands when fighting with an opponent, especially with cutting motions. Swords such as this example were used primarily in a military setting, as opposed to rapiers, which are used more in civilian dress.
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RI_DC_0000375
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Length: 832cm
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East Ayrshire Council
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