Rob Roy parting Rashleigh and Francis Osbaldistone. FRANCIS OSBALDISTONE meets bis cousin Rashleigh in a duel. “… Eager for revenge, i grappled with my enemy, with the purpose of running… Read More
Rob Roy parting Rashleigh and Francis Osbaldistone
Tag: Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet of Abbotsford 1771- 1832 was a Scottish poet and writer. He was one of the – not only in Europe – the most widely read authors of his time. Many of his historical novels have become classics and have served as a model for numerous plays, operas and films.
Cuirasses. Waterloo battle 1815.
French Waterloo cuirasses and sword from the army of Emperor Napoleon I.
A purse worn by Sir Walter Scott.
A purse worn by Sir Walter Scott.
The Purse of Rob Roy, Toadstone Amulet.
The Purse of Rob Roy. Helen Macgregor`s brooch. Toadstone Amulet. (Rob Roy, alternately Red MacGregor. Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogai 1671-1734) The Purse of Rob Roy. THE purse is 4… Read More
Feudal steel armour at Abbotsford hall door.
Abbotsford hall door. A complete suit of feudal steel armour.
Sir Walter Scott`s Meerschaum pipes.
Sir Walter Scott`s Meerschaum pipes, spectacles and case, and paper-cutter.
Rob Roy`s Sporran and Skene Dhu.
Rob Roy’s Sporran and Skene Dhu. Sgian dubh (other spellings: sgian Dhub, skhian dubh, skein dubh or skene you or skean dhu) is a traditional Scottish knife, also known as… Read More
Rob Roy`s gun and sword. Andrea Ferrara blade.
Rob Roy`s gun and sword. Broadsword, with Andrea Ferrara blade.
Collection of antique pistols by Sir Walter Scott.
Collection of antique pistols by Sir Walter Scott.
The gigantic warrior of Bosworth Field.
The gigantic warrior of Bosworth Field. Armor from hall door of Abbotsford designed for a French knight.
