Medieval, Crusaders Era Iron Knight's Sword - 1003 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 5,700 - € 7,000
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Medieval European one-handed sword (Ritterschwert) in iron, dating to the late 13th–early 14th century with an octagonal disk pommel, straight guard, and a 1,003 mm overall length; in good condition, authentic/original, provenance from a private collection in Germany.
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Description from the seller
Massive European one-handed sword with an octagonal disk pommel –
(13th–14th century)
The sale is restricted to the EU!!!
Two-edged iron sword with a broad blade tapering toward the tip and a central fuller on both sides. The hilt consists of a straight guard and an octagonal, edge-beveled disk pommel. The tang lies free; the organic grip covering is not preserved.
The form can be assigned to the Oakeshott type XII milieu. Stylistic dating to the late 13th to early 14th century.
Measurements and weight:
• Overall length: 1.003 mm
• Maximum blade width: 62 mm
• Length of the fuller: about 490 mm
• Free tang between guard and pommel: 123 mm
• Length of the guard: 230 mm
• Pommel: about 55 × 55 mm
• Weight: 1.545 g
Condition:
Corrosion traces and material losses on the surface and the blade edges. Dark, partly glossy surface. The nature and extent of prior cleaning, conservation or restoration measures are not clarified. No additions! Blade, guard and pommel are original and belong together. The photos are part of the condition description.
Provenance according to the seller:
Since 2011 in a private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia. Previously a private collection in southern Germany, acquired there in 1969.
The sale is restricted to the EU!!!
Massive European one-handed sword with an octagonal disk pommel –
(13th–14th century)
The sale is restricted to the EU!!!
Two-edged iron sword with a broad blade tapering toward the tip and a central fuller on both sides. The hilt consists of a straight guard and an octagonal, edge-beveled disk pommel. The tang lies free; the organic grip covering is not preserved.
The form can be assigned to the Oakeshott type XII milieu. Stylistic dating to the late 13th to early 14th century.
Measurements and weight:
• Overall length: 1.003 mm
• Maximum blade width: 62 mm
• Length of the fuller: about 490 mm
• Free tang between guard and pommel: 123 mm
• Length of the guard: 230 mm
• Pommel: about 55 × 55 mm
• Weight: 1.545 g
Condition:
Corrosion traces and material losses on the surface and the blade edges. Dark, partly glossy surface. The nature and extent of prior cleaning, conservation or restoration measures are not clarified. No additions! Blade, guard and pommel are original and belong together. The photos are part of the condition description.
Provenance according to the seller:
Since 2011 in a private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia. Previously a private collection in southern Germany, acquired there in 1969.
The sale is restricted to the EU!!!
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
13/14. Jhr.
Name of object
Knight's Sword
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2011
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
1003 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1969
Width
62 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
0 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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