Medieval, Crusaders Era Iron Knight's Sword - 1003 mm (No reserve price)
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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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This original European iron one-handed knight’s sword, dating stylistically to the late 13th or early 14th century, has a double-edged blade and an octagonal disc pommel.
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Description from the seller
Massive European One-Handed Sword with Octagonal Disc Pommel –
(13th–14th century)
Sale within the EU only!!!
Double-edged iron sword with a broad blade tapering toward the point and a central fuller on both sides. The hilt consists of a straight crossguard and an octagonal disc pommel with bevelled edges. The tang is exposed; the organic grip covering has not survived.
The form can be placed within the context of Oakeshott Type XII. Stylistically dated to the late 13th to early 14th century.
Dimensions and weight:
• Overall length: 1,003 mm
• Maximum blade width: 62 mm
• Fuller length: approx. 490 mm
• Exposed tang between crossguard and pommel: 123 mm
• Crossguard length: 230 mm
• Pommel: approx. 55 × 55 mm
• Weight: 1,545 g
Condition:
Traces of corrosion and material loss on the surface and along the blade edges. Dark surface, glossy in places. The nature and extent of any previous cleaning, conservation, or restoration work have not been established. No additions! The blade, crossguard, and pommel are original to one another. The photographs form part of the condition description.
Provenance according to the previous owner:
In a private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia since 2011. Previously in a South German private collection, where it was acquired in 1969.
Sale within the EU only!!!
Massive European One-Handed Sword with Octagonal Disc Pommel –
(13th–14th century)
Sale within the EU only!!!
Double-edged iron sword with a broad blade tapering toward the point and a central fuller on both sides. The hilt consists of a straight crossguard and an octagonal disc pommel with bevelled edges. The tang is exposed; the organic grip covering has not survived.
The form can be placed within the context of Oakeshott Type XII. Stylistically dated to the late 13th to early 14th century.
Dimensions and weight:
• Overall length: 1,003 mm
• Maximum blade width: 62 mm
• Fuller length: approx. 490 mm
• Exposed tang between crossguard and pommel: 123 mm
• Crossguard length: 230 mm
• Pommel: approx. 55 × 55 mm
• Weight: 1,545 g
Condition:
Traces of corrosion and material loss on the surface and along the blade edges. Dark surface, glossy in places. The nature and extent of any previous cleaning, conservation, or restoration work have not been established. No additions! The blade, crossguard, and pommel are original to one another. The photographs form part of the condition description.
Provenance according to the previous owner:
In a private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia since 2011. Previously in a South German private collection, where it was acquired in 1969.
Sale within the EU only!!!
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
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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