Celtic Iron Longsword with scabbard - 94.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 12,000 - € 15,000
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A Celtic iron sword with its original iron scabbard, total length about 94.5 cm, restored and in good condition.
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Celtic Iron Sword with Sword Scabbard – Restored Ancient Exhibit
Description
For sale is an exceptional Celtic iron sword with its original sword scabbard. The sword is still housed in its iron scabbard and has corroded together with the scabbard.
The piece has a total length of approximately 94.5 cm and has been restored and perhaps supplemented at some points to secure its current state of preservation and to better showcase the existing material.
Celtic swords of this kind belong to the characteristic weapons of the Iron Age Celtic cultures of Europe. The combination of sword and sword scabbard makes this object particularly interesting for collectors of antique weapons, archaeology, and Celtic cultural history.
Details
* Culture: Celtic
* Object: Iron sword with sword scabbard
* Material: Iron
* Total length: approx. 94.5 cm
* Condition: good, restored
* Sword scabbard: present, the sword is still inside
* Execution: antique original piece
Condition
The object has been restored. Due to its age and historical craftsmanship, it shows corresponding signs of wear and restoration. Please note the photos, which are part of the description and document the current condition of the piece.
Note on provenance and dating
The sword was purchased in 2021 from an antiquities dealer on Catawiki; previously, it was part of a collection of a gentleman from West London, which was established on the British/international art market before the year 2000.
Shipping only within the European Union.
Celtic Iron Sword with Sword Scabbard – Restored Ancient Exhibit
Description
For sale is an exceptional Celtic iron sword with its original sword scabbard. The sword is still housed in its iron scabbard and has corroded together with the scabbard.
The piece has a total length of approximately 94.5 cm and has been restored and perhaps supplemented at some points to secure its current state of preservation and to better showcase the existing material.
Celtic swords of this kind belong to the characteristic weapons of the Iron Age Celtic cultures of Europe. The combination of sword and sword scabbard makes this object particularly interesting for collectors of antique weapons, archaeology, and Celtic cultural history.
Details
* Culture: Celtic
* Object: Iron sword with sword scabbard
* Material: Iron
* Total length: approx. 94.5 cm
* Condition: good, restored
* Sword scabbard: present, the sword is still inside
* Execution: antique original piece
Condition
The object has been restored. Due to its age and historical craftsmanship, it shows corresponding signs of wear and restoration. Please note the photos, which are part of the description and document the current condition of the piece.
Note on provenance and dating
The sword was purchased in 2021 from an antiquities dealer on Catawiki; previously, it was part of a collection of a gentleman from West London, which was established on the British/international art market before the year 2000.
Shipping only within the European Union.
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
Ca 450 - 100 v. Chr.
Name of object
Longsword with scabbard
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
94.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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