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6th February 14, 12:51 PM
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I bow to your far deeper understanding and research of Macleay documents than me.
I was simply pointing out that the museum itself does not make the claim that this was used at or during the battle. It does say that it was presented to Charles before the time of the battle and he presented it again after the time of the battle. So it is a magnificent piece and is documented to be in his possession during the period of Culloden.
When I saw this I looked pretty closely at it (as closely as the display case would allow) and while Silver is a fairly soft metal there are no scratches or dents that I could see anywhere. The straps on the back have no sweat stains and show no wear that I could see. It looks like it was made yesterday. And that is remarkable for something over 270 years old.
My great Aunt had a silver tea set made by Paul Revere. (Also during the mid 1700's) That Tea set had never been used and was only taken out of the silver case to be polished. That Silver showed more wear than the Silver on this Targe.
And I am very disappointing that you say that George did not sleep in my upper guest bedroom during his visit to Victoria. I guess I'll have to take the sign down now.
Last edited by Steve Ashton; 6th February 14 at 12:54 PM.
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