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A Sword Of Viking Type, Peterson Type X10th/11th Century
25 November 2015, 14:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £2,000 inc. premium
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10th/11th Century
10th/11th Century
In excavated condition, with broad tapering double-edged blade with shallow central fuller over most of its length on each side, hilt comprising flat slightly arched quillons tapering towards the tips, one tip retaining river-bed accretions, flat slightly tapering tang, and pommel of tea-cosy form (some flaking and loss of surface finish)
83.5 cm. blade, 97.8 cm. overall
83.5 cm. blade, 97.8 cm. overall
Footnotes
For a sword of similar form with Ulfberht inscription, formerly in the E.A. Christensen Collection and sold in these Rooms, see Antique Arms & Armour..., 28 November 2012, lot 54








