Celtic Iron sword 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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Description from the seller
Celtic Iron Longsword with Scabbard – 94.5 cm, circa 450–100 BC
Celtic Iron Sword with Scabbard – Ancient Artefact
Description
Offered for sale is an exceptional Celtic iron sword complete with its original iron scabbard. The sword remains inside its iron scabbard and has become fused to it through centuries of corrosion.
The piece measures approximately 94.5 cm in total length. It has undergone restoration, with certain areas apparently supplemented or reconstructed to preserve its current condition and better display the surviving original material.
Celtic swords of this type are characteristic weapons of the Iron Age Celtic cultures of Europe. The combination of the sword and its original scabbard makes this artefact particularly interesting to collectors of ancient weapons, archaeology and Celtic cultural history.
Details
* Culture: Celtic
* Object: Iron sword with scabbard
* Material: Iron
* Total length: Approximately 94.5 cm
* Date: Circa 450–100 BC
* Condition: Good, restored
* Scabbard: Present; the sword remains inside
* Type: Ancient original artefact
Condition
The object has undergone restoration. Given its considerable age and historical method of manufacture, it naturally displays signs of ageing and traces of restoration.
Please refer to the photographs, which form an integral part of this description and document the current condition of the artefact.
Provenance and Authentication
The sword was purchased from an antiques dealer on Catawiki in 2021. Prior to that, it formed part of a private collection belonging to a gentleman from West London. This collection was established on the British/international art market before the year 2000.
Authentication: The sword has been described as authentic by Dr. Ivan Bonchev (PhD in Archaeology, University of Oxford).
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Celtic Iron Longsword with Scabbard – 94.5 cm, circa 450–100 BC
Celtic Iron Sword with Scabbard – Ancient Artefact
Description
Offered for sale is an exceptional Celtic iron sword complete with its original iron scabbard. The sword remains inside its iron scabbard and has become fused to it through centuries of corrosion.
The piece measures approximately 94.5 cm in total length. It has undergone restoration, with certain areas apparently supplemented or reconstructed to preserve its current condition and better display the surviving original material.
Celtic swords of this type are characteristic weapons of the Iron Age Celtic cultures of Europe. The combination of the sword and its original scabbard makes this artefact particularly interesting to collectors of ancient weapons, archaeology and Celtic cultural history.
Details
* Culture: Celtic
* Object: Iron sword with scabbard
* Material: Iron
* Total length: Approximately 94.5 cm
* Date: Circa 450–100 BC
* Condition: Good, restored
* Scabbard: Present; the sword remains inside
* Type: Ancient original artefact
Condition
The object has undergone restoration. Given its considerable age and historical method of manufacture, it naturally displays signs of ageing and traces of restoration.
Please refer to the photographs, which form an integral part of this description and document the current condition of the artefact.
Provenance and Authentication
The sword was purchased from an antiques dealer on Catawiki in 2021. Prior to that, it formed part of a private collection belonging to a gentleman from West London. This collection was established on the British/international art market before the year 2000.
Authentication: The sword has been described as authentic by Dr. Ivan Bonchev (PhD in Archaeology, University of Oxford).
Shipping
Shipping is available exclusively within the European Union.
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
450 - 100 BC.
Name of object
sword 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
Sold by
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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.
