The basket-hilted sword is a sword type of the early modern era characterised by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to …

2016年7月28日 · The basket-hilted sword is the name of a group of sword types of the early modern era, characterized by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is …

The Scottish basket hilt has become one of the most sought after swords for collectors. It is easy to understand why this is so. The shape and feel of an original highland broadsword is like no …

This weapon was a basket hilted sword that was actually quite long for a single handed sword. The name shortsword was to distinguish it from the longsword used in two hands. Alternate …

2023年11月13日 · In Scotland, the basket-hilted swords were a common sight among the gentry and military officers, signifying power and prestige. These swords were not only used in battles …

The evolution of the basket hilt seems to have taken place con-temporaneously in multiple distinct regions in Europe and the British Isles. Despite their geographic isolation they were linked by …

2024年3月4日 · The Scottish Basket Hilt Sword, often simply called the basket-hilted sword, is a type of sword that became popular in the 16th century, primarily known for its distinctive guard …

Title: Basket-Hilted Sword. Date: 1730–50. Culture: Scottish. Medium: Steel, gold, leather, wood, velvet. Dimensions: L. 40 7/8 in. (103.8 cm); L. of blade 34 5/16 in. (87.2 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 …

This sword is believed to have belonged to Sir William Twysden (1566–1628), who was knighted by King James I in 1603, served in Parliament for many years, and was a collector of books …

Basket hilted sword, straight, double-edged blade with a single fuller at the forte, originally engraved ANDREA FERRARA. The basket hilt has a large number of bars encircling the hand …