Bronze Pommel - 29 mm (No reserve price)
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Bronze VI-type sword or dagger pommel from the medieval period (ca. 1400–1450), excavated from the Rotte in the Netherlands; in good condition; dimensions approximately 29 × 19 × 24 mm.
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In excavated condition, with a slightly compressed, chamfered octagonal disk-shaped pommel. cleaned and treated with jpeg. Dredge find from the Rotte. A VI-type sword pommel is a specific classification for the end of a sword grip,
For you a complete cast bronze pommel of a sword or dagger, dating from the period 1150-1450 AD. This specimen probably dates from the Middle Ages, based on the information below (circa 1450 AD). It is hollow and nearly spherical and has an almost rectangular hole at the top measuring 6.9 mm long and 4 mm wide, and an almost rectangular hole at the bottom measuring 11.1 mm long and 7.1 mm wide. The object is 25.2 mm wide overall, has a diameter of 19.3 mm, and weighs 34.7 g. The plane with the almost rectangular hole is flat and ensured that the tang of the cutting tool fitted firmly against it. The plane with the almost rectangular hole is also flat.
There are also other similar objects documented as sword and dagger pommels. PAS database examples are: SUS-EO6EE9, IOW-2FE5A7, SF-C87850, NCL-1C8472 and WMID-F5E1C3. Some of these examples extend the usage period of these specific pommels from 1100-1500 AD. See also the "London Museum Medieval Catalogue", Ward Perkins (1940: pp. 21-38), where similar spherical pommels (Type VI) are identified as being in use in the 12th century and preserved into the 14th century.
Spherical pommels (Type VI) sword- or dagger-pommel, cleaned and treated with jpeg. Dredge find from the Rotte. A VI-type sword pommel is a specific classification for the end of a sword grip, historically used to bring the sword’s center of gravity closer to the hand for better balance.
A wheel pommel is, as the name already suggests, a round or wheel-shaped counterweight and is often used in historical classification systems such as the Oakeshott classification to denote the sword type. This refers to a so-called pommel from the fourteenth century. This is part of the handle of a sword or dagger, intended for adding weight. The item is made of bronze and was previously colored with a family crest or symbol of faith.
In excavated condition, with a slightly compressed, chamfered octagonal disk-shaped pommel. cleaned and treated with jpeg. Dredge find from the Rotte. A VI-type sword pommel is a specific classification for the end of a sword grip,
For you a complete cast bronze pommel of a sword or dagger, dating from the period 1150-1450 AD. This specimen probably dates from the Middle Ages, based on the information below (circa 1450 AD). It is hollow and nearly spherical and has an almost rectangular hole at the top measuring 6.9 mm long and 4 mm wide, and an almost rectangular hole at the bottom measuring 11.1 mm long and 7.1 mm wide. The object is 25.2 mm wide overall, has a diameter of 19.3 mm, and weighs 34.7 g. The plane with the almost rectangular hole is flat and ensured that the tang of the cutting tool fitted firmly against it. The plane with the almost rectangular hole is also flat.
There are also other similar objects documented as sword and dagger pommels. PAS database examples are: SUS-EO6EE9, IOW-2FE5A7, SF-C87850, NCL-1C8472 and WMID-F5E1C3. Some of these examples extend the usage period of these specific pommels from 1100-1500 AD. See also the "London Museum Medieval Catalogue", Ward Perkins (1940: pp. 21-38), where similar spherical pommels (Type VI) are identified as being in use in the 12th century and preserved into the 14th century.
Spherical pommels (Type VI) sword- or dagger-pommel, cleaned and treated with jpeg. Dredge find from the Rotte. A VI-type sword pommel is a specific classification for the end of a sword grip, historically used to bring the sword’s center of gravity closer to the hand for better balance.
A wheel pommel is, as the name already suggests, a round or wheel-shaped counterweight and is often used in historical classification systems such as the Oakeshott classification to denote the sword type. This refers to a so-called pommel from the fourteenth century. This is part of the handle of a sword or dagger, intended for adding weight. The item is made of bronze and was previously colored with a family crest or symbol of faith.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good
Style
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Height
29 mm
Width
19 mm
Depth
24 mm
Estimated period
1400-1450
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