Rob Roy is the sixth of Walter Scott’s Waverley novels. He wrote the book in the spring of 1817 and visited Loch Lomond and Glasgow Cathedral for research.
Rob Roy parting Rashleigh and Francis Osbaldistone. Sir Walter Scott.
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.
Waterloo cuirasses and sword from the army of Emperor Napoleon I.
THESE spoils from Napoleon’s army were secured by Sir Walter on the occasion of his visit to the field of Waterloo.
An old purse worn by Sir Walter Scott for many years, made of mole-skin.
It contains a piece of paper on which is written: “An old purse worn by Sir Walter Scott for many years, made of mole-skin.”
The Purse of Rob Roy, Toadstone Amulet. Purse of Rob Roy.
Toadstone Amulet protecting new-born children and their mothers from the power of the fairies. Purse of Rob Roy, Helen Macgregor`s Brooch. Abbotsford, the personal relics and antiquarian treasures of Sir Walter Scott.
Abbotsford hall door. A complete suit of feudal steel armour.
Abbotsford hall door. A complete suit of feudal steel armour. HALL DOOR LOOKING TOWARDS STUDY AND SHOWING CORNER OF DESK. IN the Reliquia Sir Walter thus describes this end of… Read More
Sir Walter Scott`s Meerschaum pipes, spectacles, case, and paper-cutter.
The pipes are finely coloured meerschaum, mounted in silver and with silver covers.
Rob Roy`s Sporran and Skene Dhu. Relics of Sir Walter Scott.
Sgian dubh is a traditional Scottish knife, also known as “stocking dagger”. Since the 18th century the Sgian dubh belongs to Kilt equipment of the Highland Scots.
Rob Roy`s gun and sword. Broadsword, with Andrea Ferrara blade.
Rob Roy’s sword is a fine “old Highland Broadsword, with Andrea Ferrara blade (Andrew Ferrara) and basket hilt.” It is 37 inches in length, the blade being 3 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches.
Pair of pistols which belonged to Emperor Napoleon I., Bonaparte.
Pair of pistols which belonged to Emperor Napoleon I., Bonaparte. Claverhouse’s pistol is a fine old Highland pistol. Pistol of John Campbell, Doune.
The gigantic warrior of Bosworth Field.
The gigantic warrior of Bosworth Field. Armor from hall door of Abbotsford designed for a French knight.
