The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Elk Hickson ( - )
References in Documents:Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713) A
long, 1 ¼ broad; next to the Hilt (which is of Wood brought in Wreaths)
is gradually smallerro the very Point: The Copper Dagger
is two
edged, this hath but one, the Back being ½ Inch thick, furrowed, and
hath 24 Holes drill'd through it; the Scabbard is antique chas'd Work
of Leather. Don.Elk. Hickson Merc. Leod.
HighlandWhinger , 14 Inches
long, 1 ¼ broad; next to the Hilt (which is of Wood brought in Wreaths)
is gradually smaller
edged, this hath but one, the Back being ½ Inch thick, furrowed, and
hath 24 Holes drill'd through it;
of Leather. Don.