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LOT 0942
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,600
VIKING IRON CROSS-POTENT INLAID SWORD
(Iron, 1.2 kg, 97 cm.).
(Iron, 1.2 kg, 97 cm.).
Circa 11th century AD. An iron hand-forged sword with Type X pommel and lenticular square-section crossguard; the blade gently tapering with shallow fuller, the piled construction visible in the core and three inlaid brass crosses potent below the hilt.
PROVENANCE:
ex Gorny & Mosch
LITERATURE:
cf. Peirce, I. Swords of the Viking Age, p.132 sword from Vammala, Finland.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
