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  1. 15th February 11, 11:20 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie Mc. View Post
    In the painting that sword looks very petite for a basket hilt. Any idea of the measurements or weight of the sword? or any chance of photos showing the blade?
    It's very much like an officer's Dress broadsword of the mid-C19th. A descent weight for ceremonial use but you wouldn't want to use it in anger.

    Not the best overview but here you go plus a couple in more detail:



    Note the Cairngorm on the pommel.



    Detail of the Gaelic inscription on the blade.



    Roughly translated - don't draw me without cause.
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    Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
    Well found

    It's definitely the sword and Earl of Inverness kilt. He's wearing the second sporran that I posted as well as the dirk and pistols that we have.
    Were I he, I would have wanted the dirk and pistols with me at all times- to protect the sporran.
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  3. 15th February 11, 12:43 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
    Oh, and while I'm at it.....



    that is the ugliest basket I have ever seen.....
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