MEDIEVAL IRON SWORD WITH REPORT
Ca. 1250-1520 AD.
This fine Medieval sowrd features a pommel of an unusual design. It is circular when viewed from the front and sides, but displays a thick cross-like section when viewed from above. In Oakshott’s typology, only one pommel fits this description, a Type G1 dated to early 15th century to mid-16th century. The cross guard is relatively simple, yet functional. The blade and fittings are all pitted, the blade edges are nicked and the tip, where the metal is particularly thin, is partially nibbled away. Yet, this all adds to the charm of this unusual and unique sword. Typology-wise, Oakshott classifies it as a type XIIa, wielded across Europe between the mid-13th century and the start of the 15th century. The dating of the cross guard does overlap the dating of the blade. The date of the pommel, however, does not. It suggests that sometime in the 15th century to mid-16th century the original pommel, possibly a ‘Disc pommel’ was exchanged for one that was rather more decorative, and perhaps a little lighter; a Type G1 pommel. The addition of this pommel can be seen to enhance the sword. The item comes with an academic report written by Russel Scott; famous lecturer, reenactor, and expert of Viking and medieval artefacts.
Size: L:940mm / W:190mm ; 1.26kg
Provenance: Property of a European collector. Formerly in the collection of Earl Mitchell, London 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 4500 - 9000