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THBFramed 14th C. English Medieval Iron Riding Sword
Lot 39a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Western Europe, Great Britain, southern England, Dorset, late Medieval Period, ca. 14th century CE. A fine example of a forged-iron riding sword worn when at court, in the presence of royalty, or on a hunt. The double-edged blade boasts a slender profile with a shallow midrib that courses down to the rounded tip which enabled its suppleness and flexibility as well as a lightweight design that would not encumber the wearer. The gently curved guard features tapering quillons that flank the narrow handle and tinned bronze wheel pommel. Riding swords like this example were not meant to be carried into battle due to their relative fragility versus iron or steel armor but faired exceptionally well against hunted prey. Size (sword): 31.25" L x 6.375" W (79.4 cm x 16.2 cm); (frame): 36.8" L x 10.25" W (93.5 cm x 26 cm)
Cf. Withers, Harvey J.S. "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Swords and Sabres." Lorenz Books, London, 2010, p. 111, top example.
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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#159195Pommel is not attached to end of handle as shown. Bending and deformation to blade and handle, with pitting and nicks to blade, guard, and handle, and light encrustations, though everything except pommel is intact. Great patina across all surfaces. Mounted within frame for stability and presentation purposes.Condition
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