Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Mon 18 Mar, 2013 5:50 pm
Help Identifying a hallmark/sword?
Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Mon 18 Mar, 2013 6:15 pm
That might be an early Armour Class sword. You might consider emailing them and asking. The blade fullers are reminiscent of their blades to my eyes and the "A-C" certainly works.
Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Mon 18 Mar, 2013 9:35 pm
Nathan Robinson wrote: |
That might be an early Armour Class sword. You might consider emailing them and asking. The blade fullers are reminiscent of their blades to my eyes and the "A-C" certainly works. |
Thank you for the information!
Posts: 1,241 Location: NC
Tue 19 Mar, 2013 9:06 am
I believe what you have is a sword made by Alex Cameron. The photo of the hilt reminds me of swords I have seen that he produced as does the grip. Mr. Cameron frequented Highland games in the SE US until a few years ago when I believe he had a stroke and had to stop making swords. A group he formed or perhaps formed around him, called "The Wild Highlanders," still makes an occasional appearance.
The swords he made which I have examined were all solidly built if a little heavy and were intended, I believe, for live steel combat. I am pretty sure that the hallmark on your sword is what he used but it has been several years since I actually looked at one.
And, I could be totally incorrect.
Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Tue 19 Mar, 2013 9:25 am
Lin Robinson wrote: |
I believe what you have is a sword made by Alex Cameron. |
That is a much more likely possibility.
Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Wed 20 Mar, 2013 10:17 am
Hmm that almost sounds familiar and Armour Class says that it's neither one of theirs nor do they have any info into it's origin. I may check with the Wild Highlanders and see if anyone recognizes the mark. Thank you both
Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Wed 20 Mar, 2013 3:18 pm
UPDATE:
Someone from the Wild Highlanders confirmed it is one of Alex Cameron's creations.
Thanks again for the help in tracking down its origins.
Posts: 11,553 Location: San Francisco
Wed 20 Mar, 2013 3:33 pm
Nice goin, Lin.
Posts: 1,241 Location: NC
Sat 23 Mar, 2013 3:44 am
Nathan Robinson wrote: |
Nice goin, Lin. |
Even a blind hog finds an acorn occasionally.
Thanks Nathan...
Posts: 1 Location: Dade City Fl
Mon 10 Oct, 2016 5:54 am
Makers Mark.
In reply to the Makers Mark on the sword.
I am Scot Cameron son of Alex. That is a early makers mark of his. He and I made the swords and Scottish weapons together. If you send me a full photo I can will tell you which sword it was and about time frame we made it.
Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Fri 21 Oct, 2016 5:36 am
Re: Makers Mark.
Scot Cameron wrote: |
In reply to the Makers Mark on the sword.
I am Scot Cameron son of Alex. That is a early makers mark of his. He and I made the swords and Scottish weapons together. If you send me a full photo I can will tell you which sword it was and about time frame we made it. |
Hello Scot,
I'll see about getting some new (and better quality) images of the sword and mark when I get home.
Posts: 8 Location: Houston, TX
Fri 21 Oct, 2016 3:09 pm
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