Posted: Thu 27 Jan, 2022 6:29 pm Post subject: Scottish broadsword and dirk sheath fittings
I am after information about the mouth and chape fittings appropriate to the sheaths for a 1740s or earlier Scottish basket hilt broadsword and dirk. I have a couple of specific questions.
Modern setup is for the mouth to retain in the frog/belt with a button - was this being done pre-1750 as well, or were clips used, or other arrangements?
Some 19th century bayonet sheaths etc thread a thin wire through the fittings and leather to hold them together. Was something similar (or different) done pre 1750? I don't trust just glue to hold the fittings on long term.
Any closeups of these would also be appreciated.Still hammering away
Mike O'Hara
Location: New Zealand Joined: 10 Jul 2010 Likes: 1 page
Posted: Thu 03 Feb, 2022 10:24 am Post subject: broadsword and dirk fittings
Hi Peter
Have some photos in the Withers, Bezdek and Wallace books you looked at but they aren't close ups. Happy to loan if of use
mikeMIke O'Hara
Location: Plimmerton, New Zealand
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