Medieval - Short sword in wrought iron - 14th/15th century

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 1,200 - € 1,500
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Description from the seller

Medieval short sword in wrought iron
Short sword or dagger in iron composed of a fine blade with a marked central ridge, cruciform cross-section, a short flat guard adorned with two rivets and a cylindrical pommel at the end of a tang that may have been inlaid with wood or bone to form the grip and further ornament the weapon

Medieval period, 14th / 15th century
Total length 27.8 cm
No restoration - just stabilized to stop rust

Provenance: France, N.B.C. gallery.

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Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Medieval short sword in wrought iron
Short sword or dagger in iron composed of a fine blade with a marked central ridge, cruciform cross-section, a short flat guard adorned with two rivets and a cylindrical pommel at the end of a tang that may have been inlaid with wood or bone to form the grip and further ornament the weapon

Medieval period, 14th / 15th century
Total length 27.8 cm
No restoration - just stabilized to stop rust

Provenance: France, N.B.C. gallery.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
14ème / 15ème siècle
Name of object
- Short sword in wrought iron - 14th/15th century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
4488
Objects sold
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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