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A Rare Viking Sword Of Peterson Type L And Wheeler Type VMid-9th To Mid-10th Century
25 November 2015, 14:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge£2,000 - £3,000
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Find your local specialistA Rare Viking Sword Of Peterson Type L And Wheeler Type V
Mid-9th To Mid-10th Century
Mid-9th To Mid-10th Century
In excavated condition, with double-edged blade, hilt comprising arched quillons tapering to the tips and retaining traces of silver-inlaid line decoration on one side, a corresponding metal iron strap above secured by a rivet on each side and enclosing remains of organic material, slender rectangular tang, and copper-alloy pommel of lobed 'cocked-hat' form on an inverted arch and secured by a central rivet (some flaking)
70.5 cm. blade, 83.2 cm. overall
70.5 cm. blade, 83.2 cm. overall








