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A Sword of Viking Type, Oakeshott's Type XA
Mid-10th TO Mid-11th Century

29 November 2018, 10:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

£3,500 - £4,500

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A Sword of Viking Type, Oakeshott's Type XA
Mid-10th TO Mid-11th Century

In excavated condition, with broad tapering double-edged blade with central fuller over most of its length on each side to the point, hilt comprising straight quillons of tapering rectangular section, flat tapering tang flattened to form a small button on top of the pommel, and large Brazil-nut pommel
72.6 cm. blade, 88.4 cm. overall

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Cf. similar swords sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 24 April 2013, lot 188 and 26 November 2014, lot 217

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