WANTED Mad Piper "Jacobite Hilt" Basket Hilted Sword

[Tacksman45]

I am looking for one of the Scottish basket hilted swords which Donnie Shearer, aka The Mad Piper used to make which he called the "Jacobite hilt," which they would be willing to sale.

Thanks!

 

[Artificer]

I don't have one for sale, but you definitely piqued my curiosity about a "Jacobite Hilt." Do you mean a hilt that was common in the early to mid 18th century?

Gus

 

[Tacksman45]

Gus,

I was referring to a specifically sword which Donnie Shearer used to offer on his website The Mad Piper, which he called a "Jacobite Hilt." It was an early Scottish basket hilt which was similar to a Glasgow hilt, but it did not have a wrist guard, or an additional rear guard, and it had tapered side guards.

Thanks for your interest!

 

[Artificer]

PM'ing.

Gus

 

[Rich]

Jacobite hilt

 

[MacRob46]

Sorry Rich but that is an 1828 pattern hilt and not what the gentleman is seeking.

 

[Tacksman45]

Still looking for one of these.

 

[Rudyard]

If its a replica someones gone to an awful lot of skilled work .The freshness of the condition scarce any wear might mean never used and for a child quite remarkable not to ding it about at least .Why go for the swivel rod just for a replica? it looks too good but I think it could be right . Rudyard

 

[Rudyard]

The above response was about a Spanish pistol not sure how it got into swords. Any pre 1745 Scots sword can be a Jacobite sword I doubt there are any' Regulation patterns' of anything much even post 45 unless maybe for Scots on the Hanoverian side . This surmise said its never prudent to boldly declare such & such never happened as you can never be cock sure The issue sword was pretty basic but seems to follow a pattern but these are not Jacobite . Regards Rudyard

 

[Tacksman45]

The above response was about a Spanish pistol not sure how it got into swords. Any pre 1745 Scots sword can be a Jacobite sword I doubt there are any' Regulation patterns' of anything much even post 45 unless maybe for Scots on the Hanoverian side . This surmise said its never prudent to boldly declare such & such never happened as you can never be cock sure The issue sword was pretty basic but seems to follow a pattern but these are not Jacobite . Regards Rudyard

Rudyard,

Thanks for clearing that up, I thought that is probably what happened. You are correct that there were no "regulation patterns" among sword used on the Jacobite side of the 1745 uprising. The reason I used the term "Jacobite Hilt" is that was the name that Donnie Shearer used for a specific sword which he sold on his website "The Mad Piper."

Thanks for the reply!

Skinner

 

[Nyckname]

Go to https://www.museumreplicas.com and type scottish into the search box.

If you want higher end, poke around on https://pooleysword.com

 

[Rudyard]

Your very welcome Buckskinner. I used to' do' Jacobite made guns & pistols but not a sword, But had blades made for dirks & Swords as I spent time in Sheffield I have one of those rather heavy repro brass hilted swords intending to reduce it and make up a ribbon hilt . but no need now in NZ. not the events like the US. be too dear to post it. One should turn up over there , lots of luck with that
.Regards Rudyard

 

[Tacksman45]

Go to https://www.museumreplicas.com and type scottish into the search box.

If you want higher end, poke around on https://pooleysword.com

Nyck

Thanks for the reply. The swords sold by Windlass, Muesuem Reclicas, ect will not work for my purposes. They have a lot of problems, not the least of which is that they are to heavy, and not historically accurate. The basket of these swords were often fitted so closely to the hand that the basket would be larger on the side which the back of the users sword hand would be. Also the Museum Replica's brass hilted sword is especially problematic because in addition to being WAY too heavy, brass was expensive, and with probably one or two exceptions which I am not aware of, all original Scottish basket hilts had steel baskets. Hanwei's is the closest to being accurate, but the way the basket connects to the pommel is not correct. I have a couple of Scottish swords, but I am specifically interested in one of the specific swords that Donnie used to make for my collection.

Thanks again,
Skinner

 

[Nyckname]

You may need to go to a sword maker. The only mass produced ones I've seen in forty years are meant for Scottish sword dancing, and the baskets have been uniformly tight.

 

[Tacksman45]

Your very welcome Buckskinner. I used to' do' Jacobite made guns & pistols but not a sword, But had blades made for dirks & Swords as I spent time in Sheffield I have one of those rather heavy repro brass hilted swords intending to reduce it and make up a ribbon hilt . but no need now in NZ. not the events like the US. be too dear to post it. One should turn up over there , lots of luck with that
.Regards Rudyard

Rudyard,

I remember you now, you commented on my "Thinking about having a Scottish Musket Made" thread a while back. I would love to have a Scottish longarm, but I don't think I could really justify having it for a 1745 impression. I would love just to see any pistols or longarms you still have.

Thanks!

 

[Rudyard]

I think that can be arranged , pics anon Regards Rudyard

 

[Nyckname]

http://www.armourclass.co.uk/Data/Pages/Scottish Collection.htm

Be sitting down afore you look at the prices.

 

[Tacksman45]

http://www.armourclass.co.uk/Data/Pages/Scottish Collection.htm

Be sitting down afore you look at the prices.

Nyck,

Thanks as always for the reply! I actually have a couple of Armor Class basket hilts. Their prices are not unreasonable considering the amount of work that goes into these. Especially now that the exchange rate between the USD and GBP is a lot better than it used to be.

Thanks again!
Skinner

 

[Tacksman45]

Still looking.

 

[Tacksman45]

I would still be willing to buy one of these.