Peterson & Oakehott Type X Viking Sword

In excavated condition, with broad double-edged blade distinctly pattern-welded and with a shallow central fuller over much of its length on each side, hilt comprising thick ovoidal cross-piece, flat tapering tang, and pommel of 'tea-cosy' form.

74.2 cm. blade, 88 cm. overall

Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000

€8,300 - 11,000

For a very similar sword in the Musée de l'Armée, Paris (inv. no. JPO 2253) see Ian Peirce, Swords Of The Viking Age, 2002, pp. 118-119; and another sold at Christie's London, Antique Arms and Armour, 16 December 2002, lot 46 (£14,300 including premium).

For more information on Oakehott Type X swords see this extract from Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/118/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

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