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9th October 08, 03:44 PM
#1
What IS clear in the painting is the lower part of his baldric (sword belt) and the pistol butt, both of which are mid-18th century styled. Also, it looks like a typical blue bonnet with a red band.
One of these portraits is definitely based upon the other...!
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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9th October 08, 05:01 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by Woodsheal
...One of these portraits is definitely based upon the other...!
I agree, the paintings are remarkably similar.
[I][B]Nearly all men can stand adversity. If you really want to test a man’s character,
Give him power.[/B][/I] - [I]Abraham Lincoln[/I]
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10th October 08, 04:47 PM
#3
 Originally Posted by Woodsheal
What IS clear in the painting is the lower part of his baldric (sword belt) and the pistol butt, both of which are mid-18th century styled. Also, it looks like a typical blue bonnet with a red band.
...!
Woodsheal, Could you PLEASE ID the "pistol" The "BUTT" is one I have not seen before. nor have I been able to ID it from any of my references. Could it be a "fishtail" or "scroll" ramshorn variance ?? or ist the a poor artists rendition ??
Puffer
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10th October 08, 06:22 PM
#4
 Originally Posted by puffer
Woodsheal, Could you PLEASE ID the "pistol" The "BUTT" is one I have not seen before. nor have I been able to ID it from any of my references. Could it be a "fishtail" or "scroll" ramshorn variance ?? or ist the a poor artists rendition ??
Puffer
The "scroll butt" type steel pistol (or "dag") was popular from ca. 1690-1740, most famously made by the Caddells, and Campbells, of Doune. Here's a pic of an original:
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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11th October 08, 11:22 AM
#5
 Originally Posted by Woodsheal
The "scroll butt" type steel pistol (or "dag") was popular from ca. 1690-1740, most famously made by the Caddells, and Campbells, of Doune. Here's a pic of an original:

Brian, I would like to discuss this further, but I do NOT want to "hijack" this thread, so I will answer in the Kilt Accessories section
Puffer
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